Secret two How to choose what to do next Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation. Aristotle 348­322BC You should now have some ideas for what you would do with your time if you had complete freedom. You've looked at the things you enjoy doing and the experiences you want to have. But how does all this translate into a possible direction for your work? And how do you know which thread to pursue? This chapter will help you pick a direction to investigate further. Here's a great story about just such a career decision. Paul McCartney, coil winder In 1961 Paul McCartney had a choice to make: to keep his safe job as a coil winder in a Liverpool factory or to pursue his dreams with The Beatles. He explains what happened next: I started working at a coil-winding factory called Massey and Coggins. My dad had told me to go out and get a job. I'd said, `I've got a job, I'm in a band.' But after a couple of weeks of doing nothing with the band it was, `No, you have got to get a proper job.' He virtually chucked me out of the house. So I went to the employment office and said, `Can I have a job? Just give me anything.' And the first job was sweeping the yard at Massey and Coggins. I took it. 44 screw work , let ' s play