by Max

Have you ever gotten into a cab and looked at the driver straight in the eyes while he is asking you where you are going? 

If yes, then you and I probably know that what you saw there was not the best view ever. Apparently, the driver was not enjoying his life, or at least not the way he wanted.

Maybe he is facing hardship or maybe he woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. But one thing is sure: he is not working in the profession of his dreams. And now he is trapped in what Robert Kiyosaki calls the “Rat Race”.

Customise it – Make it your own

Nobody wants to end up in this kind of situation. Especially in a world like the one we are living in. A world in which we can freely choose for ourselves how we want to live. And where we don’t need to depend on the kindness of monsters to live as we want.

This is why, if you want to select the best career for yourself (in order not to end up like that poor driver), I advise you to start thinking about what you want from your career.

Today I am going to show you the top 3 elements that will help you in choosing the most suitable path for yourself and get the career of your dreams.

#1 Make a list of your interests

I advise you to take time while doing this one.

This is not your usual grocery list in which eggs and milk are the king and queen of your refrigerator kingdom. This one is worth considering for it will not take you a couple of minutes to list all your interests. You will need to go deep into yourself to find out what you love to do the most.

You will need a different kind of inspiration this time because you will be quitting the autopilot mode you have been living according to. And you will start reflecting on yourself manually.

Keep in mind as well that you are not making a “Dear Santa I want…” list. For these kinds of things represent the income of the career you are going to choose and not its foundation. A career you have not decided to undertake yet.

Taking a walk or a hot shower, or maybe a session of meditation may bring the needed inspiration. Carry a notebook with you and write down what comes to you.

Also, consider asking someone close to you for help with refining your interests. They could remind you of a couple of things that you might have missed. But make sure that their opinion does not influence the overall list, for it is you who is going to choose that career and not them.

#2 Identify yourself

You need also to know what kind of person you are. Different kinds of careers require different kinds of people. Share on X

• Are you the kind of person who likes to talk to people or the one who finds comfort and pleasure while being alone? 
• Do you like to stay inside a concrete environment or go outside and see what the day is preparing for you? 
• Are you the kind of person who likes to focus on one task at a time or do some multitasking while listening to some music and having a big can of energy drink?

Customise it – Make it your own

As you can see there are a lot of differences between people. These are the same differences that create the variety of career choices.

The problem is that most people are not aware of their preferences. What is more unfortunate is that they get to know them very late in their career. Usually after making some “no going back” decisions without taking calculated risks.

So, the next time you want to think about choosing a career, consider whether it fits you or not. Think about your lifestyle and whether it goes in accordance with it or not.

Most importantly, think about the changes that a given career may bring to your life. Because this latter will play a major role in shaping the way you live in the long run.

Customise it – Make it your own

#3 Final Destination

Before choosing any career, bear in mind that careers are not only different with regards to the kind of activities you need to perform in order to get a given job done. They also differ in their nature.

Some careers are based on the “Pyramid” system. People are given a specific rank at the beginning of their career and a chance to climb the ladder to the top.

These kinds of jobs are mostly seen within private companies in which there is a regular change of workers. This motivates them to perform better and produce better results. These kinds of careers are for those who aim to reach the higher levels of their chosen profession because they believe that they were meant to be there.

Other careers are fixed in the sense that you are not allowed to rank up in your professional status.

This latter type of profession is mostly for those who would like to settle with a job that guarantees a regular and specific salary. They do not want to take their career to a new level for they consider it as an “unnecessary burden”.

Ignoring these differences is the number one reason why many people are not happy with their job. Someone who wants to become the CEO of a given company should opt for a job that allows promotions and not only think about the amount of money gained from the work.

So, before choosing any career, make sure to take some time to sit and think it through. 

Ask yourself these important questions:

• Can I get promoted to higher ranks by choosing this career? 
• Do I have what it takes to take the full responsibility for my decision if I get promoted? 
• Can I handle the additional pressure and stress that comes with it? 
• Or should I just choose a career which is risk-free and with minimum pressure?

Conclusion

Making the right decisions at the right time is of the utmost importance. It represents the thin line that distinguishes between the person you are now and the one you will become.

Customise it – Make it your own

Make sure to do your research about any career you want to choose. Consider what kind of advantages you will gain and sacrifices you need to make in order to assure the optimal performance within your career.

​And remember, choosing the right career for yourself will allow you to live your life to the fullest and make the most of it because,

“Everyone can get accepted by life; only a few can excel in it”  – Zoheir Mai.

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