In this stage of change, individuals commit to the intention of changing in the immediate future and have accepted the costs and benefits. What determines the success of an individual in this stage is their commitment to exploring, planning and insuring.

Set up contracts with your...

The rate at which knowledge is becoming outdated is predictable and growing exponentially. For example:

• Two surgeons found that half of the facts in surgery become false every 45 years.
• In the 1980s, bacon, butter, and eggs were three of the worst foods you ...

Once you make a decision, identify your long- and short-term goals . This helps to chart a course toward eventually landing work in your chosen field.

• Long-term goals typically take about three to five years to reach, while you can usually fulfill a short-term goal in six months t...