INDIANAPOLIS (October 22, 2015) — The world is constantly changing, rapidly morphing into new and better versions of itself with more and more possibilities for career paths around every corner.
In the latest issue of the Diary, Michael P. Scott, Iowa ’93-Honorary shares how anyone can sift through the immense amount of economic information in our society and find a direction to pursue. “Regardless of where you may be living, it is incumbent upon you to connect the dots between emerging economic trends and cutting-edge job prospects. Once you’ve identified these, examine the ones that bring you energy while aligning with your talents, passions, gifts and interests.” He gives this advice from the perspective of completely changing his lifestyle; from accepting what he is capable of, and taking the plunge into his passion.
Scott, journalist and speaker, has a desire for providing economic market intelligence to individuals and organizations. From his past work in human resources, career services and now in investigative journalism, Scott has used these experiences to find exactly what he wanted to do with his life; focusing his time and work on economic and social freedom.
The second portion of Scott’s article details emerging trends that savvy business individuals should keep an eye on. He focuses on six key areas: The Growth of Medical Tourism, The New Criminal Element, The Emergence of Big Data, The New Education Model, Geography of Career, and The Proliferation of Micro Businesses. Each area describes possible current and future prospects and shows how each fits within the ever growing economy.
“Embracing today’s new economic landscape involves a willingness to entertain a change in mindset, one that embraces a series of radical career shifts over time versus a linear trajectory toward the end goal of retirement.”
Scott’s full article can be found in the newest issue of the Diary (volume 104 no. 2).
