Turning 30 and just getting started

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Question: I’ve recently turned 30 and realized I have absolutely no idea what I want to do in terms of a career. I’ve had some different jobs in various sectors and have earned two degrees, but I seem to know more about what I don’t want to do than what I do want to do. Where should I begin?

Answer: Accept your situation. You are 30 and you do not have a stable career.

KEY QUESTIONS:

There is nothing wrong with you. You are normal. There is a great story about a little boy sleeping in his bed. His parents are downstairs reading the newspaper and they hear a loud bang from his room. They rush upstairs to find their son on the floor having fallen out of bed. They ask him: “I guess I was not far enough into it.”

You must be far enough into your own life in order to find what it is you need to be happy and successful. Have you been spending your time worrying about what other people need? What do you need? Do you have the courage to admit it? Your question, “Where should be my next career decision?” The No. 1 way to answer this question is by reconnecting with anything you love in your life. What stirs your heart? Let’s get back to basics here.

LOVE EXERCISE

One of my mentors, Raymond Aaron, taught me this exercise. Have a friend ask you the question “What do you love?” at least 10 times very fast. Give quick answers without thinking. This will allow you to access a new source of motivation in your life.

SWEET SPOT

Then take these loves and compare them to your skills. When you have an exact match between your love and skill, you have found your sweet spot. This is where you must focus your next career decision.

NEXT STEP

Write down your 10 greatest skills. Do the love exercise and then compare. Then book two information meetings with people in that industry.

Email your questions to: info@Dr-Career.com. Listen to Career FastTrack “Live” Mondays at 5.30 p.m. on CiTR 101.9 FM or online at citr.ca

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