With the new year fast approaching, it's the perfect time to evaluate your professional goals: the bridge between where you are now and where you aspire to be.

It's easy to say we have little control over our future, or to become so engrossed in our day-to-day work that we lose sight of the big picture. You can live like that for awhile, but then you aren't taking advantage of the incredible power that comes from harnessing ownership of your career path. Keep in mind: Any big accomplishment or feat of greatness, from landing on the moon to becoming a world-renowned inventor, didn't just happen! It was a vision that was intentionally mapped out, then realized.
Having a clear picture of your career objectives gives you a north star that helps you to stay focused on what's truly important, and to confidently make decisions along the way.