Index

action, taking, 8, 93, 98

adaptability, 11

advisers, trusted, 98–101. See also coaches

analysis paralysis, 2, 98

apprenticeships, 115–117

assets, using your, 140–141

backup plans, 83–84

best self exercise, 62. See also exercises

boredom, as signal it’s time to take stock, 9–10. See also stock, taking

budgeting, 79–80. See also financial issues

career

being stuck in wrong, 87–111

building expertise in new, 163–167

having multiple, 171–175

identify themes in, 144–146 (see also storytelling)

length of, 40

passion for, 59–64 (see also passion)

reevaluating, 7–15

stages of, 40–41

career changes

context of, 5

conventional wisdom on, 1–2, 90, 93, 96, 98–99

financial issues of, 77–86

guidance on, 98–101 (see also coaches; advisers, trusted)

imagination ...

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