Author and researcher Marcus Buckingham has spent his career studying success in the workplace. In his recent post and accompanying video, Buckingham shares what he believes is the best career advice he has ever heard. The entire post and video are worth a look, but here’s my favorite snippet:
“When it comes to work, there is no preset route. The most successful people are always searching for new opportunities to use their strengths. They’re able to pivot paths, and if it’s not right, they scavenge back. Don’t worry about moving a little off course; in fact, a lot of successful peoples’ routes are scattered because their scavenger hunt has led them to a few different places, and they’ve course-corrected until they’ve found the best opportunities to fit their strengths.”
Worth considering for students preparing to head to college this fall. Rather than viewing college as one step in a preset route to a career, consider turning that time into a four-year hunting season in which you search for opportunities to learn, grow, and discover your talents.