I’m stuck at a transitional point in my career where I can’t figure out a direction that I feel excited about. Does anyone have resources, books, career coaches, etc. that may help me find clarity?

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General existential dread? Or specifically unfulfilled? Not challenged? Bored? Over advertising? On auto-pilot? Considering a career change?

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