Should a person plan their #career path? If so, how? Life is always filled with unexpected detours, but some people try their best to plan out their futures. People may say they eventually want to be a manager, director, or something else within their industries/companies. Does it help to plot a career path to that destination? Or, will a plan hurt a person’s ascent? We’ll be covering this topic in an upcoming edition of #GetAhead. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! #success ? ?? : Getty
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The biggest benefit of planning is that it provides you with goals that can keep you motivated. Apart from that, a plan can also provide a direction, which can also be helpful. However, plans only have these benefits if kept flexible. Otherwise, a rigid plan is the best way to miss out on opportunities and the issues it comes with outweigh its value. In short, use a plan like a guide, not a contract. Andrew Seaman