Did you think I would just leave you out there alone with a few books and your thoughts to discover the True You? Most certainly this is not a solo endeavor.
If you choose to use a book as a guide through this process, you will find that it prompts you to do several things involving the input of others. One is to conduct informational interviews. These are meetings that you set with people to learn more about what they do professionally, what they enjoy most and least, how they prepared for a career in this field, and any other question you may have. Lest you think that people would be unwilling to meet with you, let’s knock that excuse out very quickly. People enjoy helping others. When you approach others and humbly ask for their help in figuring something out, most are happy to do so. The subject matter in this case is that other person, and who doesn’t enjoy talking about themselves? In most circumstances, the person will be flattered that you asked.
Another type of informational interview you will want to conduct is about you. Ask family, friends, co-workers, supervisors, and anyone who knows you well and that you trust, what they think you do exceptionally well. Arrange this meeting just as you would the informational interviews above; set a date and time and let the person know the topic. You will get more thoughtful, in-depth responses with a little preparation. A request of this magnitude is challenging for anyone to speak to off the cuff.
You may be surprised by the input you get from each of these different types of interviews. I am willing to bet that you will learn far more than you expect and not just about a particular career or a personal trait of yours. These interviews will reveal and help you uncover more about the True You than you ever imagined.