Don't worry about being realistic. In fact, the less realistic the better. You might just stumble across that one desire that you have always wanted to fulfill. Let your mind wander, but be sure to write everything down. Nothing is too absurd.
Nothing is too far out.
Finding out exactly what you like to do and putting that knowledge to work for you. This week's column is going to introduce you to an exercise that can be used time and time again to find your Career North, no matter how much your goals or desires change. It all starts with a simple list. Making a list Take a few minutes out of your busy day, say over lunch or during a coffee break, and begin a list of everything you do in your current work life. I do mean everything, from cleaning up the customer service desk to writing programs to analyze megabytes of data.