My own concept of career is like a wardrobe, where you “try on” different outfits throughout your lifetime, and continue to check mirror to see if it still fits and matches your current style and taste. In modern world of work, you will need to find work that is “suited” to you. Think of your life’s work as your wardrobe. It is ever-changing as you move through life, changing as your styles and interests change. Throughout process, you will be tailoring yourself to fit different roles, and to meet changing work styles and expectations.

Thus, today, way in which we go about planning and strategizing our work life is constantly changing. We are taking a more proactive---therefore more exciting and challenging approach--- to managing which way our career takes us. People are daring to walk their unique paths, and ignoring traditional routes. In fact, tomorrow’s jobs are relatively unknown to us at this time, as there will be new titles and new career fields that will develop. If a modern career is like a wardrobe, you will wear many kinds of outfits throughout a lifetime, sometimes mixing and matching ensembles, but always checking to see that it still reflects your current style and remains a good fit. It has been said that clothes make man—what you are displaying to world through your choice of clothing is how you express yourself. Similarly, how you express yourself and what you value is reflected in work you choose to perform. As Mark Twain said, “There is no security in life, only opportunity.” Given today’s changing times, we cannot hold onto one idea for very long---there is so much good work that must be done to help us evolve to our fullest potential. We are multi-talented, multi-faceted beings with many gifts to share. We cannot lock ourselves into any one job or job path. We must walk our path, but remain flexible and open to new experiences. We also need to learn our lessons along way. Each job, no matter how small, is meaningful and is part of our career plan in that we are always building onto our careers. Today’s work will prepare us for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Michelle L. Casto is a whole life coach, speaker, and author of Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships, Get Smart! About Modern Career Development, and Get Smart! About Modern Stress Management. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching, she helps people come up with bright ideas for their life and empowers them to freely shine their bright light to world. Contact her for a free 30 minute coaching session: www.getsmartseries.com and www.brightlightcoach.com

Life is short. It's meant to be lived. You are meant to love and be loved.

So get over it and start enjoying yourself.

For Goodness Sake. No one else can do it for you. No one else can make your choices in life. So quit acting like a spoiled brat and start using your talents.

Quit feeling like you are less than superior, because you aren't. Quit saying "I just can't do what I want", because you can. Quit relying on other people for your happiness.

Come on! Common sense here Ladies and Gentlemen. Nothing miraculous or unexpected. Just hard-earned wisdom.

Once and for all, make your dreams a reality. You know you can! Other people know you can! You will if it is important enough to you and your future.

Coni Cecil Always planning for Future, but desperately trying to LIVE in present. Oh, and avoiding "Burn Out" whenever possible. http://www.cecilfreedom.com Instant info: mailto:freedom@leadlightning.com

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