Bridging the gap between here and there
For all of us, there is a constant struggle of how to allocate our time and energies, and nowhere is this more true than in traversing our career paths. Each opportunity, challenge and effort offers a new learning experience and a chance to prove ourselves. The question we need to have in the backs of our minds when provided with a fork in the road is which direction makes the most sense for the goals we’ve set.
Sometimes it’s not a question of can we make a decision now, but rather have we got the right basis for making a decision. To try to figure out if this is the case for you, try asking yourself the following questions:
- Are your goals too far out to make a real plan?
- Are your goals too short term to make decisions?
- Does either choice prevent the other alternatives from being possible?
Clearing the fog to see a bright day ahead can be difficult, but if you can frame your decision in terms of what your ideal future looks like, you can make wise decisions and move forward without second-guessing your choice.
Peter Fitzgerald is the founder of CareerSherpas.com and is currently working on his first book, conducting high-level business analysis, connecting individuals with ideas and opportunities, and attempting to learn the bagpipes.