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What does it mean?
Career changes can open unexpected doors to help others.
In plain terms
My career change helped me make a difference.
What can you take from it?
Trust unexpected paths; they may lead to greater impact.

Where it applies

  • career pivots
  • retirement
  • life changes

Putting it to work

  • try volunteering
  • explore new fields

Questions to consider

  • What unexpected path led you to purpose?

Another view

Not all career changes lead to positive outcomes.

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