This article suggests a slightly different angle to the traditional 3-5-10 year plan ahead (I have never been able to do that!).
I rather like the idea of working backwards to see where I need to do today and tomorrow. I also like the freedom it brings to define a “place” or “purpose” in your working life, without being hidebound to any current job.
PLAN YOUR CAREER IN REVERSE
“imagine your most successful, self-actualized future self in 20 years and write it down. Once there, imagine what you would have had to achieve 10 years prior, and write that down. Then go back five years. Then two and a half years–until you get to one year from today.”
www.fastcompany.com/40520507/these-two-simple-exercises-can-help-you-radically-rethink-your-career?
(The second one - ASK “WHO AM I?”–YOUR JOB NOTWITHSTANDING - I have no idea how to even begin answering!)
MNers?