Exploring Alternate Careers for Lawyers
by Kathleen Brady
People tend to be motivated by what they like not by what makes sense. Yet, most people allow obligations and external forces to be the driving force behind their career choices. Think about this, if you tap into your passions you will energize your career development.
Step 1 Know what you Truly want
Step 2 Focus on your strengths, assets and talents, not your shortcomings
Step 3 Do not accept conventional wisdom unconditionally.
Step 4 Develop an action plan (Set Goals)
Step 5 Make course corrections
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