FBF14 – Choosing a Meaningful Career

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Choose A Career

Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor

FBF Episode 014 - Choosing a Meaningful Career

Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor         Jake Carlson | Podcaster | Speaker | Leadership Mentor        
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    Episode Summary:

    In this episode of the Family Before Fortune Podcast we look at choosing a meaningful career. Planning for your career and looking for a job doesn’t have to mean daily checking the want ads and going on interviews- it is about being aware of opportunities and open minded to change. So today I compiled a list of 10 things to consider when choosing a career 

    On my bookshelf:

    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

    Interesting online hack:

    Dropbox  – Online Cloud Storage

    Main topic:

    The ten suggestions to consider as you choose a career:

    • Start with what you are good at-
    • Know your true potential – Take career profile tests,
    • What are you interested in – experiment
    • Assess your experience and background
    • Where do you want to be in 10 years? Building blocks and stepping stones
    • Enlist the support of loved ones part A – Ask those you know and love what they see as your strengths, what activities really inspire you
    • Enlist the support of loved ones part B – family connections
    • Always be looking – be aware
    • Assess the landscape – Do you see the trends?
    • Don’t worry- stress out or think this decision is the “end all”

    Quote of the week: “What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essentials: Choose a career you love…Give it the best there is in you…Seize your opportunities…And be a member of the team.” -Benjamin F. Fairless

     

    Items Mentioned in the podcast:

    Theo Fluery

    Eat That Frog Presentation

    Bookshelf

    Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    Daily Motivational Quote- sent to your in box (familybeforefortune.com/quotedeck)

    About the author

    Jake Carlson is a popular speaker, accountability partner, and host of the Modern Leadership podcast. Jake built his business while traveling with his family around the world. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. Read more about him here.