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How else will I know if I’m on the right track?

Robert Chen — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 06:36:06 +0000

Work doesn't feel like work.

Now, you might still worry about how you'll make a living and whether pursuing your passion is really going to work but if you find that you lose track of time when you're doing the work, it's a good sign.

Chuck Jones, the animator for Wile E. Coyote, says it well:

“You have to love the smallest part of what you do or you’ll never be any good at anything. If you don’t love it, you’re in the wrong field. A real musician loves every dotted eighth note and I love every animation frame.”

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I don’t know what you mean by commit. I’m having a hard time committing.

Robert Chen — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 06:09:50 +0000

Committing means working through each of the Core Exercises and giving an honest effort. It might mean having to step out of your comfort zone since you'll be taking action and engaging others.

I agree with Jeff Goins in The Art of Work that “the risk of not committing is greater than the cost of making the wrong choice. Because when you fail, you learn. But what happens when you don’t commit, when you choose to not act? Well, nothing.”

There are no wrong choices. It's all just feedback for you to help you make even better career decisions in the future.

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What should I aim for in a dream job?

Robert Chen — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:59:59 +0000

80,000 hours, a social-impact career site, has an excellent answer here.

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What are some good books to continue my learning?

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:46:22 +0000

Check out the recommended reading on the Know What You Want Resources page.

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Do you offer private or group coaching sessions?

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:44:53 +0000

Yes, but on an appointment basis. If you're interested in private coaching sessions or joining a group coaching call, contact me here.

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How do you meet the people you need to know to get to the places you want to go?

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:42:21 +0000

First know where you want to go and who you want to meet then network (six-degrees of separation). Look through your social media accounts to see if you have any common connections with your person of interest. If they are speaking at an event or are involved with a specific cause, attend those events and meetings and approach the individual. Engage them with a thoughtful question or find a common interest to continue the conversation over coffee. Another great way to meet the right people is to do interesting and impactful things.

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I really need the stability right now. Not sure if I can do something different.

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:28:09 +0000

It's important to take care of your responsibilities personally, professionally and socially. If you are being held back due to financial responsibilities, then your focus should be to reduce your expenses and save up money so you can have the freedom to make the choices you want to make. You can also explore how you can do more of the functions you enjoy within your current role or your firm if there are opportunities to move internally.

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I’m shy and don’t feel comfortable reaching out to strangers.

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:59:38 +0000

It's not easy to speak with people you don't know. Try to leverage your alumni network, friends, and family to connect with people they know who might be able to help you. People are typically very open to sharing information as long as they don't feel like you're asking them for a job or to vouch for you.

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What if where I work is not important to me?

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:34:27 +0000

See the "where" as everything about your environment that might impact how you enjoy your work. If you're more flexible around your work environment, it'll give you more options.

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What if moving up is the only way to get paid more?

Robert Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:05:48 +0000

In many cases, you do need to take on more responsibilities to warrant a bigger paycheck. You want to make sure you understand the different levels and that a manager will perform and be assessed on different functions from an independent contributor, even if you were promoted for being a strong independent contributor.

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