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As I have told you, there are many different ways to adopt these tools
and incorporate these concepts. Ultimately ten people can get ten different
ideas from these concepts. But remember one thing. If your particular plan
is not working, simply change your approach. Modify your actions. That
is why I have included so many different variations of strategies, because
what works for one career seeker might not be as successful for another.
I strongly recommend that you periodically go back to the “hot buttons”
and refresh your memory, even after you have found what today you consider
your career calling. Tomorrow your priorities could change.
Remember:
change is inevitable; progress is not!
Strive to continually educate yourself and be open to new ideas. Malcolm
Forbes, at one time one of the world’s richest men, said, “Education’s purpose
is to replace an empty mind with an open one.”
Maybe you read this book because a decision to find a better career was
made by you or, for many of the individuals who are unfortunate out there,
it was made for you. So many of you have in your mind that this will never
happen again or it could never possibly happen to you. I recommend that
you remain ever alert and keep your options open. Maintain contacts with
these friends and former employers through social events, letters or what
have you. Give them a call once in a while just to keep in touch. Keep your
credentials updated at all times.
Build your network and expand your connections. If you attended an educational
institution, stay active in your alumni association. Keep track of the people that you
meet through trade organizations or committees because you never know when
you’re going to need these people for support and guidance.
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