Tausi Insider

Photo : Chaay_Tee ( Shutterstock ) Many of us think we need a defined career plan—a strategy of sorts that puts our career on an upward trajectory, like a line graph that moves forward and up in responsibility, salary, and satisfaction, resulting in success. And we think that if we don’t have that plan, if we are uncertain about what to do or what the next best move is, we might be sunk. Some of the most frequent comments I hear from clients, friends, and family who are feeling unsettled in their job are things like: “I don’t know what I want. I need a plan that puts me on the right path.” “I wish someone would tell me what job or what industry to work in so that I know what to do with my life.” “I need clarity around my career goals and priorities. I want to map out my next 5, even 10 years.” This is common because a natural response to job uncertainty is the belief that not having specific answers and a plan is what is keeping us from the career we want. But what if I told you t...