
The 80,000 Hours Career Guide (2023)
80,000 Hours Podcast
Working Our Your Career Through Reflection is Not as Good As Through Action
People often try to work out their dream job through self-reflection, like imagining different jobs or recalling past fulfilling experiences. While self-reflection is useful, research shows it has limitations. People may struggle to accurately predict what will make them happy in their career. Action, such as trying out different jobs or experiences, can be more effective in determining one's ideal career path.
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