Tip 1: Who are you? And have you taken an inventory?
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First, let's start by answering the following; At what stage are you in your business career (staff, manager, director, executive)?
Next, it's time for the good news and the bad news. Do you enjoy what you are doing and do you think you will for the next 20, 30, or 40 years? If so, what are the top four things that you really enjoy about it? If not, what are the top four things you dislike about what you do? What three career accomplishments are you most proud of? What lessons have you learned from those that you are not so proud of?
If you were to make a career change, what would it be and why? Before you jump, think about what you value and why. Is it wealth? Prestige? Serving others? What aspirations do you still have and why?
Finally, write down down! Studies have shown people are far more likely to act on the written word rather than keeping it all in their head. And plus it's a great thing to look back on once you've achieved those goals.
Done? Great! You're 14.3% of the way there. Next week...
Tip 2: What do people see in me? And why?
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