How to Get What You Want

Is chasing external milestones really making you happier—or just more stressed? With record-low happiness levels and increasing burnout, it’s clear the traditional model of success isn’t working. This article explores a radical shift: taking a self-directed, purpose-driven approach to career development. Learn how to identify what truly makes you happy, craft a personal purpose statement, and create an actionable plan to achieve it—one small step at a time. Redefine success on your own terms, and discover how selfishness can lead to a happier, healthier, and more impactful life.

This appeared in the July 2023 issue of Alaska Business.

https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/july-2023/how-to-get-what-you-want/

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