Chapter 19. Know What Matters to You

You can keep going on a fixed track without properly evaluating what really matters most to you. You may not properly examine questions like: Where does ambition fit into my life? How important is recognition or achievement? Where do family and friends fit in? How important is financial security to me? People rarely stand back and consider the freedom of choice they have. You may have more freedom to choose than you allow yourself to believe. Reviewing what matters most to you is an essential part of deciding where to go next.

Why is it important to know what matters most to you?

When you are focused on a particular task or job you can become blinkered. Sometimes thinking through what is important to you helps ...

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