{
  "id": 16012811,
  "title": "Career: \"It's okay not to have a career goal\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/karriere-es-ist-in-ordnung-kein-karriereziel-zu-haben",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T07:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/management/karriere-wie-experimentelles-denken-zum-erfolg-im-job-fuehren-kann/100248072.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "A neuroscientist has written a book about success, stating that there is no single recipe for achieving it. However, research in neuroscience shows that experimenting and learning from the results can increase one's chances of success. The scientist explains that the brain learns through a \"perception-action cycle\", where it takes in information, makes predictions, and adjusts based on the outcome. She argues that a linear approach to goal-setting can hinder learning, growth, and self-discovery, and instead advocates for an experimental approach that allows for trying new things and adjusting course.",
  "summary": "London neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff researches the path to success and greater productivity. Instead of setting big goals, she recommends a different strategy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. [Name] argues linear success view hinders growth and self-discovery",
    "Internal standards define success, not external advice like \"follow your passion\"",
    "Experimental mindset encourages reassessing career path without predetermined goals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing an experimental mindset over rigid career goals allows individuals to align their professional paths with internal standards rather than conforming to external societal pressures and linear definitions of success.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}