Comments on: Why you already know what you should be doing next

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:23 +0000

thanks very much, great information. Keep up the great work.

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Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:28:28 +0000

[...] other day, Penelope Trunk published an article called 'Why you already know what you should be doing next', and I very much related to the main point. This is the story she told: "The second best day [...]

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By: You Already Know What You’re Good At « Spiddlement

You Already Know What You’re Good At « Spiddlement — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:59:02 +0000

[...] tagged career, career advice, jobs, self help at 3:58 am by escaperabbit Penelope Trunk wrote a nice article recently on The Brazen Careerist blog that echoes what I seem to keep re-learning over and over [...]

By: Nathan Snell

Nathan Snell — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:07:14 +0000

In the story about the farmer, I think he convinced you to do things his way… or you were holding back for first impressions ;)

By: Dale

Dale — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:18:35 +0000

As a child, to get out of my really unpleasant life I would read anything that I could get my hands on and make up stories. I kept my little brother mesmerized with tales of adventure and he followed me around like I was a hero. He was the only person who thought I was worth anything and
I miss those days, but only for that. The rest of the time I spent listening to my parents fight and being teased endlessly by classmates. No one but a couple of teachers ever hit me, (because I was lucky enough to be built like a truck back then) but back then in the West Indies, corporal punishment was normal. In fact, they only did it because they "cared" and because my father told them that I was a dreamer and a slacker, and needed to be "straightened out."

Fast forward 30 years, and I'm still day-dreaming, telling stories to my children and making up games for them to play. Come to think of it, I'm at my happiest when I'm wrapped up in a good book or spinning a tale for my little and not so little ones. I even have a board game out that is doing okay; go figure. But, my serious career is the most frustrating and unfulfilling exercise in monotony. Hey, if I had heard and listened to your advice back when I was young and could do something about it, I'd probably be a teacher or author or some such day-dreaming slacker today. I guess it's never too late…

By: phreaked

phreaked — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:36:59 +0000

Exactly true.

Some of the best advice my mother ever gave me was to not forget who you were when you were 5 years old.

That is the essential You. The You that existed before society came calling mandating how you should act.

When people ask me to describe myself I usually think of that 5 year old and talk about her.

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Facing Abuse » Blog Archive » You know all the answers already! — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:15:30 +0000

[...] Well, damnit, that's not the post I am trying to write today, although it cries out to be written and will certainly be coming soon. My point today is that despite my struggles with self-promotion, I am pulled to read things like Brazen Careerist, and in that particular blog I have found a great treasure trove of smart, clear writing not only about business matters but about life. And I really knew I had found something good when I read Why you already know what you should be doing next. [...]

By: Katybeth

Katybeth — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:51:32 +0000

My husband is trying to figure out "what next" in his life–I shared your post and he actually thanked me! I played with dolls and dogs as a child–bossing both around—I grew up to be a stay at home mom that earns her living as a professional pet spoiler!
Thanks,this is the first article I have read by you and I am sure it will be one of many! Not forgetting to mention that I will keep in touch on twitter!

By: Senia

Senia — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:36:01 +0000

Nice.
Really nice.