Summary: Your career can take turns outside of your control, and when that happens, you have a choice between taking charge of the situation or allowing yourself to get knocked down. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Anne Lipton a former neurologist & dementia specialist turned writer & speaker discusses doing what you love, not just what you know and embracing the idea of stepping off the beaten path in your career. I also share some thoughts on how allowing your career to evolve can open up exciting, meaningful new doors in your professional life.<br> Key Career Insights<br> <br> * When life throws you an unexpected twist in your career, you always have a choice about how to make the most of the situation and embrace the change.<br> * You are braver than you may imagine. Career obstacles are a way of testing our limits, and you may be surprised how much you can accomplish if you rise to the challenge.<br> * Don’t just stick with what you know. Pursue what you love in order to create the most fulfilling story for your career.<br> <br> Tweetables to Share<br> Resources mentioned<br> <br> * Anne mentioned <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/">National Novel Writing Month</a> if you’re looking for a good writing online & offline meet-up community.<br> * Anne shared the concept of being a <a href="http://thewritepractice.com/plotters-pantsers/">Plotter vs. Pantser</a> or as George R. R. Martin explains a <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/749309-i-think-there-are-two-types-of-writers-the-architects">Gardener vs. Architect</a>.<br> <br> <br> About Anne Lipton, Writer & Speaker<br> <a href="http://annelipton.com/index.html"></a><br><br> <a href="http://annelipton.com" target="_blank">Anne Lipton</a><a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781461441625" target="_blank"></a> is an MD/PhD Neurologist and dementia specialist who has transitioned from clinical practice and research to writing (fiction and non-fiction). She serves on the medical advisory board for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cariloopinc/" target="_blank">Cariloop</a>, a health-care start-up specializing in helping people make advance and current care plans and find the best in-home and long-term care solutions for elderly loved ones.<br> Be sure to follow Anne on <a href="https://twitter.com/AnneLipton" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and check out her Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers <a href="http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781461441625" target="_blank">book</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dementiacareguide/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.<br> <br> Did You Enjoy This Episode? Please Let Us Know!<br> <br> * Tweet: If you enjoyed this episode and have a few seconds to spare, <a href="http://ctt.ec/RxA8U" target="_blank">Tweet to let me and Anne know</a>!<br><br> <a class="button orange" href="http://ctt.ec/RxA8U" target="_blank">Tweet a thank you!</a><br> * Review: I’d also love for you to <a href="https://josephpliu.com/itunesreview" target="_blank">leave a positive review and rating</a> for the podcast on iTunes, which helps my show reach more people who want to relaunch their careers.<br> * Subscribe: Be sure to subscribe to Career Relaunch podcast on <a href="https://josephpliu.com/itunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://josephpliu.com/stitcher" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://josephpliu.com/android" target="_blank">Android</a>, or <a href="https://josephpliu.com/googleplay" target="_blank">Google Play</a> (it’s free) so you don’t miss out on the latest episodes. Full <a href="https://josephpliu.com/career-relaunch-subscribe" target="_blank">instructions</a>.<br> * Stay in touch: Follow Career Relaunch on <a href="https://twitter.com/CareerRelaunch" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/CareerRelaunch" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram."></a>
