Contents

SECTION ONE: Set a Vision for Your Career

1. Reaching Your Potential

Only you can define success for yourself.

BY ROBERT STEVEN KAPLAN

2. Developing a Strategy for a Life of Meaningful Labor

It’s never too late (or too early).

BY BRIAN FETHERSTONHAUGH

3. Think Strategically About Your Career Development

Don’t leave your professional growth to chance.

BY DORIE CLARK

SECTION TWO: Assess Yourself and Gather Feedback

4. Career Self-Assessment Worksheet

Begin to document where you are—and where you want to be.

5. What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)

It’s not just about introspection.

BY TASHA EURICH

6. Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection (Even If You Hate Doing It)

Start small.

BY JENNIFER PORTER

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