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2. What You Do

A career helps many people feel valued.

People say something like, “I’m the co-founder of XYZ company,” or “I’m a lawyer,” not because it’s what they do – but because it’s who they are.
Their career reinforces to them that they’re “somebody.”

Why it's a big risk?

A health problem, economic downturn, or unexpected shift in the job market may interfere with your career and lead to a major identity crisis.
Even a planned retirement could wreak havoc on your self-worth if your identity is tied to your job title.

In the absence of a high profile career, you won’t be able to feel good about yourself if you’ve always measured your self-worth by what you do.

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