Finding what you love to do
When you're deciding what to do, you have to operate on incomplete information.
- Unless you are fairly sure what to do, choose a type of work that could turn into either an organic or two-job career.
- Early on, seek jobs that let you do many different things, so you can learn faster what various kinds of work are like.
- Regardless of what route you take, expect a struggle. Finding work you love is very difficult. But if you have a destination in view, you'll be more likely to reach it.
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