Like many people, George is dissatisfied with his current job. He wants to make a change but he doesn't really know what direction to take. For those in a similar situation, here are some tips to consider:

I like the idea that luck can be partially pre-engineered. The point that being more 'present' and observant of your environment so your chances of noticing and acting on serendipitous moments makes sense to me - many of the people I talk to who have made a life-changing (or even not so life-changing) career choice have done so after meeting a new contact or reading a chance article.

I sat, staring in the mirror, amazed at what I had discovered. I was my own worst enemy. I was the one holding me back. For some unknown reason, my su...