Discover how to reverse-engineer a fulfilling career in this 37-minute talk by Gartner's EVP of Product, Ken Davis. Explore the concept of rewiring your brain through practice, delve into the 10,000-hour rule, and learn about the four key dimensions to consider when determining your ideal career path. Examine the pre-conditions for entering a state of flow and understand the importance of daily interactions in your work life. Investigate the impact of "contagious" behaviors and emotions in the workplace, and learn about setting ambitious goals through the concept of Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). Analyze the tradeoffs you're willing to make in your career and consider four critical questions to ask yourself. Gain insights into effective career decision-making strategies, drawing parallels with venture capital firms' methods for identifying promising opportunities. Explore various time investment approaches for learning and testing career hypotheses, using examples from MIT Physics graduates to illustrate diverse career paths. Read more