Opinion | Timeless Wisdom for Leading a Life of Love, Friendship and Learning (Published 2021)
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Opinion | Timeless Wisdom for Leading a Life of Love, Friendship and Learning (Published 2021)
Luck matters, but action matters more.
The actions to figure out what you love to do are simple:
The actions to figure out what you love to do are simple:
- Give yourself a “Season of Wandering” - take 3 to 12 months where you experiment & follow your curiosity. Test drive before you buy.
- Look for clues - Ask yourself... “what feels like play to me, but looks like work to others?”
- Find Blueprints - find
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