The Importance of Choosing a Career Path

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I don't think I've ever heard anyone use the word choice. It was a little bit open-ended. So tell me more. Why was that important at that time? I really didn't want to be locked into anything because I hadn't found anything that I was really excited about. And when I also knew that I was going to have to go to grad school, that there wasn't anything out there with a fort that I wanted to do that was in that field.

Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for your career? Our guest, Amy, shares how she came to the realization that opening her own business was the right move for her, and how she built a support system that allowed her to take the leap into creative entrepreneurship.

What you’ll learn

How to know if you should open your own business or if you just need to make a career change
Where to find your biggest supporters and motivators when starting a business
Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur

Have you read the book yet? Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available in print, ebook and audiobook! If you want to know how to make an intentional career change to work you’re excited to wake up for, visit happentoyourcareer.com/book!

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