I Don’t Know How to Choose a Career

Feeling uncertain about your career path doesn’t mean you’re lost—it means you’re asking the right questions. In the reassuring video “I Don’t Know How to Choose a Career”, career expert Elizabeth Gilbert (not to be confused with the author) explores why career clarity often comes from exploration, not perfection. Rather than waiting for the one “right” choice to appear, she suggests focusing on your interests, experimenting with different roles, and being honest about what energizes you—and what drains you.

Gilbert also reminds us that careers are no longer one-track journeys. They’re portfolios—evolving collections of skills, experiences, and passions. What matters most is forward movement and curiosity. By choosing progress over perfection, you open yourself to discovering what fulfills you in real time, not just on paper.

What’s something you’ve always been curious to try—but haven’t explored yet?
 If you let go of the pressure to “figure it all out,” what would you do next?
 What signs (big or small) are pointing you toward your next chapter?

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