Three parts of life: the middle decades
As we progress through life, our priorities and focus change. Making a living and pursuing our dreams become the center of life for most of us.
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Professional focus: making the most of the present situation while looking out for new possibilities
The middle decades of life are devoted to choosing, preparing for, and developing a career. This career may be tied to making a living, or it may be a purely personal pursuit not tied to producing an income.
In recent years, changing careers has become the norm: it’s now rare for a person to start one career and stick to it through all the decades of professional focus. Reschooling, retraining, and responding to emerging opportunities are crucial skills for successfully maneuvering these decades.
Spiritual, emotional, physical, and psychological concerns are usually in the background; they may be sacrificed for the sake of professional growth and security.
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