What did you want to be when you grew up?

I had the opportunity last week to be a workshop leader at a teen girls’ conference where I introduced them to exercises for finding their right career path. I told them of the advantage they have right now at their age to become aware of clues to their “right livelihood” before adult responsibilities and experiences begin covering them up. They found it very interesting and somewhat unbelievable when I told them that the question they get tired of hearing now is the very one I ask my mid-life, mid-career clients who are so unhappy in their jobs: “What did you want to be when you grew up?”

How would you respond to these questions and statements?

I am naturally good at:
In my spare time, I like to:
My favorite school subject is/was:
I got the best grades in:
I feel passionate about the issue of:
I like to read books about:
A person I know (identify who), has an interesting job, which is:
I think the most interesting sites on the internet are:
My friends and colleagues have said that I’m really good at:
My favorite places to go are:
Businesses that are interesting to me are:

Clues to your natural abilities, strengths and talents can truly go all the way back to your childhood. Reviewing some of your favorite things from back then may point you in the direction of what you really could be doing for a living that would be more fulfilling and meaningful to you. Check yourself with what you’re doing now and see how close you are. Feel free to pass this along to a friend who’s been wondering what they want to be when they grow up.

I started working with a new client last summer who found herself in this dilemma. After a long successful and exciting career, it was time to move on and she wasn’t clear where to go. She actually inspired my Career Discovery Journal, which was created just for the purpose of figuring out what kind of work you’re better suited for. If you or someone you know is dedicated to making a career change this year and has no idea as to what that new career looks like, please visit this site: www.dowhatyoulove.net and order a Journal today.

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