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(This article is also featured as a guest post on AlieDavis.com)

Your career is your occupation, the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money.  In a nutshell, it will take up a lot of your time.  So which occupation will you choose and, more importantly, how will you make it happen?  Take a look at the list below and picture yourself living out your dream career.  Literally envision walking in the shoes of the future successful YOU.  Try it.  Then decide what actions you will take to make that ridiculous fantasy a true reality.

1. Begin with the End in Mind

Your career goal is not your next job; it is your life’s purpose.  Think long-term.  Unfortunately, many of us get caught up in the moment and (more…)

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Now that I’ve got your attention, let me explain why I really do want you to get silly wasted, or the equivalent in other means if you choose.  If your college experience was anything like mine it probably consisted of excessive amounts of cheap beer, late nights, few trips to the gym, and many impulsive decisions that you later regretted when the pictures where posted on Facebook.  As much fun as this lifestyle can be, it doesn’t necessarily prepare you for the intense demands of employers, spouses, or even parents.  Accomplishing your goals during life after college can seem daunting, especially if you’re thrown out on your own without a guide.  I’ve listed some of the most important actions you need to take as you head out into the real world.  Even if you’ve been graduated for years, these action steps can be a good check-up to see how you’ve been doing.

When I graduated college and moved to Boston, I had accomplished nine out of these ten steps within the first few months.  I’m not offering this advice because it sounds like a good idea.  I’m talking about this stuff because I did these things and they work.  If you’ve been struggling with finding your passion (more…)