Many of the clients I work with are seeking to create more meaningful careers. The challenge they face is in defining what is meaningful for them. I believe it can be distilled into: 1. A sense of purpose – how does your work contribute to the greater good? Is it useful to others or to society? Do your values align with the organisational values? 2. A sense of choice – Is your work autonomous? Can you choose how you do it/how you use your skills and judgement? 3. A sense of competence – Are you valued for your contribution? Do you feel good at what you do and are you recognised for it? 4. A sense of progress – Are there opportunities to develop your skills, improve yourself, and work on new challenges?

In small scale and personal life I agree with choosing the meaning and your purpose. But, in large scale society and roles force it.

My journey from Dream to REALITY began 7yrs back, is decoding state of Existentialism but with a twist. Ups & downs with most people trying to pull you down and here enters TWIST... in the form of invisible intuition/ Almighty/ God who empowers WILL with strength, determination & never give up mood. Solutions evolve and issues get resolve...as am competing with self each day, is making me an improved person in every way. Existentialism is a perspective free of tags of right or wrong...am simplified simplification taking the best from every form.

One of the most popular fictional philosophical book on existentialism is Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead'. Reading it is a rejuvenation of life. When we begin our career, our entire focus is towards it. It seems to be the beginning and end all of life. Not that we can make much of it. Subsequently we confront the various crests and troughs of it Somewhere in between, we become aware that 'career is not what we set out for unless it allows opportunity to fulfill that too.' However there is an inner core that keeps tugging at what we want to do. One can listen to it and then see how that can be done. It is possible to do so through the career or external to it. Making this effort early is the key. Do not consider it as contradictory to career.

If I knew what was the main purpose of my existence, then I would throw all my energies in that direction. As we put in efforts to understand ourselves more closely, we start getting clues to our real passions, the calls of our souls and even the purpose behind our necessitated duties. Our mind only replays what thoughts are stronger or foremost; this may be the clue that we are looking forward to!

To align your career with your personal goals, consider these steps: Self-Reflection: Identify your core values and passions. Understand what truly motivates and satisfies you. Set Personal Goals: Define what you want to achieve both professionally and personally. Integrate Goals: Find ways to incorporate your personal aspirations into your career path. This could mean choosing projects that resonate with your interests or seeking roles that align with your values. Continuous Evaluation: Regularly assess your career trajectory to ensure it aligns with your evolving personal goals.