From the course: Making Tough Career Decisions

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Ask powerful questions

Ask powerful questions

- If you've been around a child, then you know that they ask a lot of questions. "Why is the sky blue?" "How do birds fly?" "Where do babies come from?" That type of curiosity comes so naturally to us when we're young, yet seems to atrophy with age. We could all do with a little more inquisitiveness, especially during those moments when we're trying to pick between one path or another. Good questions lead to better insights, they help you identify gaps in your knowledge and uncover more about yourself and what you really want. Here are a few thought-provoking prompts as you explore your career decision further. First, ask yourself, "When I've made decisions I've been proud of in the past, what helped me arrive at a solution?" This can help you mind successful moments from your past to inform your future. Even if you've never faced this exact conundrum before, chances are you've encountered other turning points in…

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