Still Wondering What You Want to be When You Grow Up? Check Your Core Values!

2025-05-17

Keywords career development, core values, decision making, personal growth, career choices, self-awareness, ambition, financial stability, risk-taking, identity Summary In this conversation, Wes Ehnert explores the complexities of career development and the importance of understanding one's core values. He discusses the common struggle of individuals who feel uncertain about their career paths and emphasizes the need for self-awareness in making informed choices. Ehnert introduces the concept of core values as a guiding f...

Keywords

career development, core values, decision making, personal growth, career choices, self-awareness, ambition, financial stability, risk-taking, identity

Summary

In this conversation, Wes Ehnert explores the complexities of career development and the importance of understanding one's core values. He discusses the common struggle of individuals who feel uncertain about their career paths and emphasizes the need for self-awareness in making informed choices. Ehnert introduces the concept of core values as a guiding framework for decision-making and highlights the significance of prioritizing these values to navigate conflicts that may arise in career choices. The discussion encourages listeners to take action and align their career paths with their true preferences and values.

Takeaways

Many people struggle with career direction and uncertainty.
Careers often evolve in unexpected ways, similar to a pinball machine.
Self-awareness is crucial in understanding what you truly want to do.
Core values play a significant role in career decision-making.
Identifying core values can help shape career choices.
Prioritizing core values is essential to resolve conflicts in decision-making.
Taking action is necessary to discover what works for you.
You may not have control over your core values, but you can choose how to act on them.
Understanding your preferences can lead to more fulfilling career choices.
It's important to recognize that everyone has a unique career journey.

Sound Bites

"What do I want to do next?"
"You must take action."
"You need to find the priority."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Career Talk
00:05 Navigating Career Uncertainty
02:53 Understanding Core Values
05:33 The Importance of Action
08:03 Identifying Core Values
10:22 Prioritizing Core Values
12:17 Conflict Between Core Values
15:00 Working with Core Values

References & Information Sources:

Brene Brown:

Dare to Lead: List of Values