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Not Sure What to Do With Your Life? Richard Branson Says Start by Asking These 2 Simple Questions
When you were little, you probably knew exactly what you wanted to be when you grew up. But when we get older and realize becoming a ballerina/astronaut is unlikely, this classic childhood question becomes way harder to answer. Plenty of us make it all the way to adulthood — maybe even decades into a career — without really knowing what we want to do with our lives.
One option is to muddle through with whatever job you landed in. That pays the bills, but a heap of research suggests you’ll eventually regret it bitterly. Plus, the world needs more humans who are passionately acting on their deepest talents and vision.
So how do you get out of your current fog of confusion to a place where you actually know what steps to take? Virgin founder Richard Branson offered a simple two-part suggestion on his blog.
Grab a pen and paper …
“‘What on earth should I do?’ is a question every entrepreneur asks themselves at one point or another. If you tackle the challenge with curiosity and a can-do attitude, it is also the question that will launch your career,” writes Branson. I’d bet the confusion isn’t limited to entrepreneurs.
