In this episode, I discuss the importance of betting on yourself and taking control of your career. I share three tips for achieving this: >> planning ahead >> always being curious >> being selfish Planning ahead involves having your resume ready and tracking your accomplishments. Being curious means paying attention to your interests and leveraging your strengths. Being selfish means prioritizing yourself and looking for signs of what you want in your career. By following these tips, you can gain more control and confidence in your career. Always bet on yourself. You are the only thing you can control.Takeaways Always bet on yourself and take control of your career.Plan ahead by having your resume ready and tracking your accomplishments.Be curious and pay attention to your interests and strengths.Be selfish and prioritize yourself in your career.Look for signs of what you want and go for it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration 02:26 Feeling Out of Control in Your Career 04:24 Always Bet on Yourself 05:22 Tip 1: Planning Ahead 09:14 Tip 2: Curiosity 14:32 Tip 3: The Power of Selfishness 19:59 Conclusion and Call to Action Those awesome books I mention? "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham "Go Put Your Strengths To Work" by Marcus Buckingham Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to end your lengthy job searchLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot Free resources on my YouTube Channel To learn more about me, visit my website and follow me on LinkedIn and don't forget to leave us a review!