{"id":535,"date":"2017-04-03T13:33:52","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T13:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peoplecert.wpengine.com\/getbusy\/en\/?p=535"},"modified":"2017-05-11T10:02:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T10:02:00","slug":"30-free-ways-to-find-the-answer-to-what-should-i-do-with-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hepis.gr\/getbusy\/en\/2017\/04\/03\/30-free-ways-to-find-the-answer-to-what-should-i-do-with-my-life\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Free Ways to Find the Answer to “What Should I Do With My Life?”"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was trying to figure out what career to pursue after my military service, I dove headfirst into the world of \u201cfinding my passion<\/a>.\u201d After spending almost five years in a career field (army intelligence) that had literally nothing to do with my college degree (television and film production), I wanted to make sure my next career lined up with my future intentions, interests, and, hopefully, passions\u2014of which I have many!<\/p>\n

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I think I read, listened, and watched at least a year\u2019s worth of material, which involved a real mental struggle and plenty of \u201csoul searching.\u201d I even considered going back to college but realized that wasn\u2019t right path for me (and not simply because I didn\u2019t want to be responsible for student loans, though that was a big factor).<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no question that it takes time and effort to find your\u00a0<\/span>passion<\/a>, purpose, career path\u2014whatever you want to call it\u2014but it doesn\u2019t have to cost you an arm or a leg (or a new degree).<\/p>\n

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Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reading was my preferred method of exploring potential career paths. Fortunately, there are a staggering amount of career advice books and articles available (thank you internet), so you could say I had my work cut out for me. And thanks to the library, I could pick up almost any title for free.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Here are my top picks:<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0<\/span>Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron, Kelly Tieger<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Skeptics of the\u00a0<\/span>MBTI<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>personality theory might have their minds changed with this book. I read this\u00a0<\/span>after<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>working several jobs (where I was extremely unhappy in every role) and realized the outlined scenarios for my personality aligned almost perfectly with what happened in my career.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0<\/span>The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Nicholas Lore<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For those who love taking quizzes aimed to help you reveal inner truths about yourself, this book has over 100.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0<\/span>So Good They Can\u2019t Ignore You<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Cal Newport<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Skeptical about even trying to \u201cfollow your passion?\u201d The author of this gem argues that gaining expertise in\u00a0<\/span>any<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>profession is the key to a passionate, purposeful life.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0<\/span>What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Richard Bolles III<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And for the traditionalists, this book has been a cornerstone of career counselors for decades and can lead you to discover the best career for you.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0<\/span>How to Find Fulfilling Work (The School of Life)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Roman Krznaric<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Geared toward mid-career path changers in particular, Krznaric offers real-life examples and practical advice for thriving.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0<\/span>The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Jeff Goins<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re longing to connect your passion (or figure out what exactly it is and how it works) with the needs of the world, pick up this read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0<\/span>Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Jenny Blake<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Figure out how to leverage your current expertise and training into an area you\u2019re more interested in (without having to start from scratch) is called pivoting, and Blake breaks down just how to do this in bite-sized steps.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0<\/span>Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Angela Duckworth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maybe you\u2019ve an inkling what you\u2019d like next in life, but aren\u2019t sure how to motivate and get yourself to that next step. This one outlines why\u00a0<\/span>grit<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>is the answer.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0<\/span>4 Moves to Make if You Still Have No Idea What You Want to Be When You Grow Up<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Leslie Moser on The Daily Muse<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In this article, Moser outlines actions you can take\u00a0<\/span>today<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>to help figure out what to work toward\u00a0<\/span>tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0<\/span>Happy, Smart, Useful<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>How To Do What You Love and Make Good Money<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Derek Sivers on Silvers.Org<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After all the heavy reading, quiz-taking, and mental angst I went through, this post was a breath of fresh air to me. Simple and to the point, it helped me narrow down my list of potential future careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0<\/span>7 Lessons About Finding the Work You Were Meant To Do<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>From TED Talks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Find your calling, or\u00a0<\/span>fight<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>for it? Dozens of personal interviews go into these seven best lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0<\/span>A 30-Something’s Guide to Finding Purpose (Without Quitting Your Job)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by Dorianne St Fleur on The Daily Muse<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Finding your purpose isn’t about suddenly waking up one day, realizing you hate your job, and then promptly changing careers. It takes a little more than that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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