Once you have inventoried yourself and gathered information about the work of world, you're ready to create a plan of action. Most plans include further education to reach career goals. Most barriers to career success are hidden from view. Fear, lack of confidence and resistance to change are the greatest challenges to overcome. Being realistically assured in your abilities is crucial to achieving success.
Career planning is like riding in a car.
Two seats are available, one behind the wheel and the other beside it. To drive the car is to direct it where you want to go. You are the one in charge of steering. To be a passenger is to be taxied by someone else as you passively sit by. To take the wheel of your career is to actively plan for the future.