Why you need a Career

Lesson 3:

Why do you need a Career?

You need a career to:
• Fulfill God’s purpose in your life. Career fosters a sense of purpose, identity and fulfilment
• Earn a living / financial independence
• Fulfill a demand for skilled labour
• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Get stability and security
• Propagate your knowledge, skills and experience
• Create wealth
• Keep fit and healthy
• Make personal contribution to society

Career gives you a roadmap for navigating life, bringing purpose, growth and resilience, which are foundational for your long-term happiness and success in Christ.

Be Focused

The biggest challenge is to stay focused. It’s to have the discipline when there are so many competing things. Unlike the hyena, the lion is a super predator. It often selects its prey from a herd. It does not necessarily choose the weakest animal. Once it has locked its vision on one animal, it gives a chase to the very end. It does not change its mind even if it by-passes a slower animal. This is how focused people chase their dream careers by shutting out all distractions. So, how do you chase your dream?

Have a Specific Goal

People who succeed know exactly what they want in life. They do not entertain any distraction or confusion. A specific goal ensures that you do not waste your time, efforts and resources.

Visualize your Goals

Create a mental picture of what you want to be. That which can be easily visualized, can be easily actualized. In your vision, address the following questions:

  • Whom will I be 10 years from now?
  • Where will I be?
  • Who will be with me?
  • Where will I be living?
    • Where will I be going for holidays?
  • What type of a car will I be driving?
  • How much will I be earning?

When you talk about your goals, they begin to take a vivid shape. Be cautious of pessimists who will always reduce the size of your goals and show you problems in every situation. Seek guidance from your parents, mentors, teachers and other professionals. There is no short cut to hard work. It is not enough to dream and do nothing. You must wake up and work out your dreams.

Be Determined

Determination is the source of momentum in your studies. You can only overcome challenges and obstacles in your career path with determination. Nobody ever became a champion without obstacles. Some people give up easily when faced with obstacles. Success is judged by how you finish and not how you start.

Value Yourself

This is your sense of personal worth. Be convinced of your ability to achieve your career goals. People with low self esteem don’t set high goals. Your self esteem is the source of motivation and confidence that are necessary for you to achieve your career dreams. God created you for a purpose. Build certain values around yourself such as diligence and hard work

Bible verses:
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Prov. 16:3

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer. 29:11

“Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.” – Proverbs 22:29

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13