Design your life brings to this segment where its time to face the reality of life. It’s about the survival of the fittest and success of the strongest. Did you already read our previous two sections? If you haven’t you must – Design Your Life – Section 1 – Self / To Become & Design Your Life – Section 2 – Relationship.

You may be straight out of college looking for job opportunities/entrepreneurship, or already a corporate person or a successful businessman. This goes for all – Do you love what you are doing right now?

“Love what you do & do what you love” a very common expression often used by many. Only its hard to execute in life because often what we love doesn’t pay us well, or we do not utilize the full potential of it.

We are all born to make a difference, live our life worth living. Career is a very vital part which gives a way, the lifestyle and helps us fulfill our dreams. As kids we all want to become someone who has inspired us. It can be a doctor, engineer, movie star, director, animation artist, writer, and the varied different opportunities that the world has. Some are interested in creating & innovating whereas some enjoys the posh polished corporate lifestyle. For some self-motivation is a task so they prefer a 9-5 job with a month-end fixed salary while some work as per their wish as freelancers, entrepreneurs – but bottom line is we all need a career to be independent and live our life in own terms.

Are you living by default or by design? I will help you understand the question better. Its related to the work that we do, did it happen by accident, like is it you happen to just start working because you were given this opportunity or you were looking for something and you started working once you got it. We rush for opportunities and take decision based on situations. Temporary situations may impact long term career. So, for example, if you want to be a writer should you start working as an HR if the opportunity knocks? Or you make a path to the person you want to become.

Getting lost in career is very common, because first we must earn our living. You may often find yourself in a position where you are doing a job just for the sake of money and trust me it’s okay as – “Money is Honey – Financial In-dependency” is the need of the hour.

Design Your Life helps you to choose your career, let’s start with answering few questions.

• What are my current skills?
• What am I interested in?
• What kind of personality do I want to reflect?
• What education or training do I have for my career goals?
• What skills do I need to learn for my dream career?
• What is the job profile for this career?
• What’s your ideal work-life balance?
• Are you happy with the remuneration/salary that you are receiving right now?
• Do you think you deserve better?
• Are you utilizing all the skills that you have?
• How happy am I with my current career?

As humans no money is enough to satisfy our hunger, we want endless things in life however, there needs to be a balance to acquire peace & happiness. Crunch of money can lead to unhealthy mental health, start with setting small goals and work hard if it’s not enough.

You may earn a lot but still be poor. That’s because of poor money management. Career & growth in life needs financial planning. Aim at a minimum of 25% for savings, and a good 20% investment of your net income. Don’t go about spending all that you earn.

As humans no money is enough to satisfy our hunger, we want endless things in life however, there needs to be a balance to acquire peace & happiness. Crunch of money can lead to unhealthy mental health, start with setting small goals and work hard if it’s not enough.

You may earn a lot but still be poor. That’s because of poor money management. Career & growth in life needs financial planning. Aim at a minimum of 25% for savings, and a good 20% investment of your net income. Don’t go about spending all that you earn.

What’s that one best job decision you ever made? We crib about a lot of things; can we focus on the goods that we do. Job can be mundane and monotonous but are there opportunities to explore out of the box. Did you search them, ask out and go beyond your KRA(Key Responsibility Area) to learn something new? You can be an associate but are you utilizing the opportunities to improve the process, contribute to the engagement committee or work outside your daily routine. Such contribution can direct you towards your career goals.

Working backwards is essential, you have to create a Win-Win environment for yourself. Plan every step that you take. As an employee, freelancer or business person. Break down your career path!

What is your greatest career strength? You are financially independent and this sole reason is a motivator. Never stop working.

What is your greatest career weakness? You may say you are not able to follow you passion. Now, passion & profession can co-exist.

With Design Your Life set your long-term career goals, work on professional development, find skills vital to your job, study the evolution of industry changed since you started, understand the corporate culture, overcome the organizational challenges and take the next leap to your career steps.

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