How to Build a Career You Actually Enjoy: 7 Evidence-Based Techniques

TLDRMany people find their careers stressful and uncertain. This video provides 7 evidence-based techniques to help you build a career that you truly enjoy. These techniques include focusing on tasks rather than job titles, visualizing your ideal career, auditing your time, investing 13 minutes a day in skill development, considering alternative learning options, and embracing the possibility of change.

Key insights

🔑Focusing on tasks rather than job titles can help you find a career you enjoy.

🎯Visualizing your ideal career can motivate you to work towards it.

Auditing your time can help you identify activities that bring you joy and those that don't.

💡Investing 13 minutes a day in skill development can compound over time and lead to a fulfilling career.

🎓Exploring alternative learning options can help you acquire valuable skills without the need for a traditional degree.

Q&A

Can I build a career I enjoy without going back to university?

Yes, there are many resources available online that can help you learn new skills and develop a career you enjoy.

How long does it take to build a career you enjoy?

The timeline for building a career you enjoy can vary depending on individual circumstances and the level of effort you put in. However, investing 13 minutes a day in skill development can accelerate the process.

What if I change my mind about my ideal career?

It's normal to change your preferences and values over time. Embrace the possibility of change and be open to exploring different paths that align with your evolving aspirations.

How can I find the tasks that I enjoy doing?

Take the time to reflect on your past experiences and identify activities that brought you joy and fulfillment. You can also seek feedback from others and explore new opportunities to discover what tasks resonate with you.

Is it necessary to have a well-paying and successful career to enjoy it?

While financial success can contribute to overall satisfaction, it's not the sole determinant of career enjoyment. Finding fulfillment in your work is more important, and this can be achieved by aligning your tasks and values with your career goals.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Many people find their careers stressful and uncertain.

01:21Focusing on tasks rather than job titles can lead to a more fulfilling career.

02:22Visualizing your ideal career can motivate you to work towards it.

04:06Auditing your time can help you identify activities that bring you joy and those that don't.

05:45Investing 13 minutes a day in skill development can compound over time and lead to a fulfilling career.

07:24Exploring alternative learning options can help you acquire valuable skills without the need for a traditional degree.

09:10Embrace the possibility of change as your preferences and values may evolve over time.

11:20Financial success is not the sole determinant of career enjoyment; finding fulfillment in your work is more important.