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How to Transition into a New Career (without starting over)


Making a transition into a new career can be the worst pain in the neck or one of the most enjoyable experiences in your life, depending on how you go about it. To take on the later, let's begin with a true story . . .

In 1633 Galileo was threatened with torture and sentenced to house arrest for his scientific writings, which argued for Copernicus' theory that the Earth moved around the Sun. The Roman Catholic Church was furious, refusing to accept the absurdity that the Earth was in motion. As far as the church was concerned, God designed the Earth to be the center of the universe and all the planets and stars revolved around it. Looking up into the night sky it was obvious; the Earth was standing still while the universe went swirling by. That's just how it always was, and how it was supposed to be. For daring to question this view, Galileo remained under arrest until his death in 1642 for not withdrawing his findings.

Galileo was challening the prevailing agreements of his time, in essence, he was trying to win people over to his point of view. Changing your career can seem nearly as difficult.

Reflecting back to the 1600s we can empathize with the people at that time, thats how the world appeared, and seek to understand their fears and motives. Why do human begins hold on to their views so fiercely?

This question could be asked over and over again in examining the onset of new ideas throughout history. In trying to move your career forward, questioning your views is one of the most powerful tools you have.

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