In my work with financial counseling clients over the years and from observing friends and colleagues, I’ve witnessed plenty of people succeed in their careers. What did they have in common? They invested in their careers, and you can and should do the same. Some time-tested, proven ways to do that include:
✓ Networking: Some people wait to network until they’ve been laid off or are really hungry to change jobs. Take an interest in what others do for a living and you’ll benefit and grow from the experience, even if you choose to stay with your current employer or in your chosen field.
✓ Making sure that you keep growing: Whether it’s reading high-quality books or other publications or taking some night courses, find ways to build on your knowledge base.
✓ Considering the risk in the status quo: Many folks are resistant to change and get anxious thinking about what could go wrong when taking a new risk. One of my clients walked away from a six-figure job with a prestigious firm and opened his own business in which a number of his relatives and friends thought he had lost my mind. Now he is glad he didn’t allow their fears and worries to dissuade him!
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