How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You)

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 The problem
1:04 Unplug autopilot
2:42 Play the value game
5:29 Skip the shiny object
6:37 Switch your strengths
9:10 Career curious
11:56 Help people help you
11:41 Collective confidence

[aliabdaal]

👋Hey gang hope you liked the vid! It was a bit of an experiment doing the whole thing as a voiceover, what did you think of it?

[thedev-yani]

Sometimes we love the work we do, but the way our companies or teams execute the tasks is the only negative thing. That's something we need to address as well.

[simonahalosta]

as a perfectionist, i find this new way of looking at strengths and weaknesses super useful and life changing

[RafaelW]

I loved how the strenght and weaknesses were presented here. Really made me change the way I see things.

Someone like this comment so I can come back from time to time and rewatch this.

[sadaafatima]

I love how strengths and weaknesses are defined! I am good at my work, but it is a huge drain.

[milcahonline]

That re-definition of strengths and weaknesses might just be life-changing.

[FullyLovingYourself]

I’m a massage therapist and human resource manager part time and I love it. I figured out I’d be good at it by taking the Myers Briggs personality test.

[PATOfThePAT]

The last point you made really helped. I always had doubts that I am not good enough to do something or I'm not smart enouh, which always holds me back from actually achieving anything.

[cyyylas]

Just keep trying things, specially when ur young, there is no shame in not knowing what u want in life, specially when ur young. Keep trying things, keep taking risk and keep evolving. At some point you will find what you want.

[allbusinessbasics]

I heard this definition of a Dream Job years ago, and it’s stuck: 1. love the company you work for (its values, mission, etc.), 2. love the people you work with, and 3. love the day-to-day tasks you’re doing. Easy, right?? 😂

I like the voiceover format. Well done and thank you, Ali!

[adam-nwcn]

hi Ali. i really love how you turned your podcasts into videos like this. it's digestible & memorable 😊. i look forward to watching more of these 🎉

[AdamMc]

Values are so important in every part of life!

[LatinosOver]

I was very fortunate to know what I wanted to do in life at around 16 when I stumbled across the word "Computer Programming". I did not go to college but instead graduated from a 2 year "Technical Institute" with a degree in Computer Programming in 1974 ... 43 years later I retired never having worked a day in my life ... I could not believe companies were willing to pay me BIG money just to play all day long programming computers ... LOL

[SivaArunagiri]

I wish I heard this when I was in school. Just love the entire video. I am telling myself now that it isn't too late for me now. Thanks once again Ali for another amazing video.

[tahahakim]

Great video...takeaway would be how she defines strengths and weakness and skipping the shiny object

[ConnieQuiza]

I feel depressed and stuck at my current career. The work environment and dynamic has changed over the years. In the past because of the good rapport I had with my coworkers, I enjoyed coming to work everyday no matter how stressful it was but it’s so different now. We’ve had turnovers in the last few years plus a shift in our job responsibilities, also feeling unchallenged and unmotivated in my day to day tasks. I hope I’ll find a career or job I can enjoy and not feeling like I’ve worked a day in my life.

[souhaghnimi-mr]

I am on my final year of nursing scholl and the fact that I don't see myself working as a nurse for the next years makes me really sad .I hope I can find a way to change my carreer without disappointing my parents

[ShondaD_]

Ali has done it again! 😊. This video has opened my eyes to so many ways I can self reflect and find out more about me. One of my weaknesses is that I am good at helping people resolve their problems, but it drains me so bad because its so much talking. But one of my strengths, is that I enjoy listening and talking to people about things especially if its dealing with something positive, inspiring, and motivating. But Im really not a big talker.

[AbhiKopecky]

Ali you are genuinely a mentor in my life. I appreciate you and your videos immensely!

[UncleWaltersChannel]

Sometimes, your dream career finds you first ! Good content as always ❤