Here’s what I read this week that made me think about career choices and finding work you love:
Great interview in the Sunday New York Times Magazine with director Spike Jonze. I liked how he used all of his quirky interests such as skateboarding to create a career path that brings together all sides of himself, including one with a childlike sense of wonder.
Lessons Learned from Julie and Julia by Jennifer Garam of Writeous Chicks. I especially like her thoughts on how the film depicts Julia Child experimenting with different career fields before landing on cooking. I just assumed she knew she was born to be a chef!
Corner Office interview with Alan R. Mulally, president and chief executive of Ford Motor. The Sunday New York Times Business section has some gems including this weekly Q & A with successful people on career lessons learned.
Suzanne – Wow, powerful reading. Thanks for the great recommendations. I learn something new from every one of your posts. This passage in particular by Alan Mulally made the hairs stand up on my arms with inspiration…
“Don’t manage your career. Follow your dream and contribute. Think about just exceeding expectations of every job you’re being asked to do. Continually ask for feedback on how it’s going. Ask everybody involved what you can do to do an even better job, and the world will beat down your door trying to ask you to do more and more.”
Love that quote too, Manisha! Thanks for pointing it out and for your kind words. So grateful!