Karriere: „Es ist in Ordnung, kein Karriereziel zu haben“

In a world where success seems to be measured by rigid, linear goals, a new approach is gaining traction: experiment-based thinking. <source>Neurowissenschaftlerin und Autorin</source> of a book on success, this method suggests that there isn't a one-size-fits-all recipe for achievement. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of learning through experimentation, a process known as the "perception-action cycle."

This cycle involves taking in information from our surroundings, making predictions based on that information, and learning from the outcomes, whether they are successful or not. <source>Aus der Neurowissenschaft wissen wir, wie man am besten lernt</source> – by embracing uncertainty and open-mindedness.

The key to this approach is that it allows us to steer our own success, rather than simply following the predefined paths laid out by society. <source>Mit diesem experimentellem Denken wird uns möglicherweise nicht die große Karriere, den großen Job oder den großen Marathon ermöglicht</source>, but it does ensure that we are living a life that aligns with our inner sense of fulfillment. <source>Man muss sich also fragen, was das für eine Art von Erfolg ist</source>: Is it the success defined by society, or our own?

The author of this book criticizes the common advice to "follow your passion" or "pursue your dreams," arguing that these are often rooted in external pressures or simply linear thinking. <source>Eine lineare Denkweise optimiert zwar auf Erfolg, aber vielleicht nicht auf den eigenen, inneren Erfolg</source>. Instead, the author advocates for the courage to say that you don't have a career goal or a clear sense of what you enjoy.

This openness allows for the possibility of changing course and reorienting your career without the fear of failing to meet an unwritten standard of success.

To illustrate the difference between experimental and linear thinking, consider the goal of running a marathon in under two hours. A linear approach would set a specific target to be reached. In contrast, an experimental approach would involve testing the feasibility of such a goal over a short period, perhaps by running 30 minutes a day for ten days.

This method allows you to gather data on what works for you personally, rather than being locked into a rigid plan that might not serve your best interests. <source>Es ist in Ordnung, kein Karriereziel zu haben</source>, and this openness is a crucial part of the experimental approach to success.