"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle."
- Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Speech
Don't settle, but also, don't take Jobs' quote the wrong way.
It takes time to find the perfect career, if there is such a thing. You have to take on these less exciting gigs before you make it to Oz. If you don't then you may never get there.
Keep testing your different career paths and skillsets by freelancing. Apply to jobs for interview experience, but if it's a job you won't be happy at or don't feel right about (assuming you're making money freelancing) then don't accept the offer - even if it is for more money.
Don't settle for a full-time job you hate. Hack freelancing until you know what it is that you want out of a career, which may not turn out to be an actual full-time, in-office gig.
Don't settle. Experiment. Diversify. Keep testing until you find what works for you. It won't be long until you find it… if you listen to my advice.
Soon, I will be opening up access to pre-register for the course, which teaches you how to do everything I outlined in this report. I'm only opening 100 spots though until the next time I reiterate the course.
It's cliche, but pertinent: Think different, and get what you want.