Imagine you realize you’ve lost your key and start searching everywhere for it. You ask people around you, evaluate clues, and search in every corner. But in reality, the key is right in your pocket. The foundation of career planning lies within that key in your pocket.
When planning a career, many people turn to others, follow trends, or rely on outside advice to find the right path. However, the true key has always been within oneself. Once you discover your talents, interests, and strengths, this key transforms into a gleaming treasure in your hand. Remember, even the strongest locks can only be opened with the right key. When you realize you hold that key, your career path becomes clear and illuminated.
Knowing yourself allows you to align your goals with your core values, leading to a more meaningful life and career. Self-awareness helps you appreciate others’ perspectives, maintain self-control, work creatively and productively, and take pride in your work and yourself. It also boosts inner motivation, strengthens resilience, and enhances self-respect.
To read more (only in Turkish): https://hbrturkiye.com/blog/kariyerin-anahtari-kendini-kesfetmek
