Lee Heon-ju (Research Professor, Yonsei University Future Convergence Research Institute), author of “The Rules for Turning ‘What You Like’ into ‘What You Are Good at,’” is a counseling expert with extensive clinical experience who has dealt with these concerns countless times. In the process, he realized that ‘living while doing what you truly like’ is the key to a happy life.
The author, who has garnered over 900,000 views on YouTube for his career-related videos, wrote this book to help people beyond the confines of a counseling room discover their inner excellence and determine the direction of their lives.

In my counseling practice, I've realized that a huge number of people's concerns boil down to two issues.
It's 'work' and 'relationships'.
“What will we do, who will we meet, and what will we do together?” These are questions about the direction of life.
The direction of one's life can also be called one's career path.
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Existing psychological research has identified 'conscientiousness' as one of the biggest factors in achieving success.
If you are sincere, you can accomplish anything effectively and quickly.
I've seen people who passed difficult exams appear in the media and say that they worked hard, even cutting down on sleep.
Of course, it's a good attitude, but it's problematic if sincerity is the alpha and omega of your abilities.
Because machines are the ultimate in integrity.
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Creativity is not about being the best talent in the world, but rather the sum total of unique qualities that are universal yet different from others.
This uniqueness, this specialness, is what makes you who you are.
It's like a fingerprint.
Just as your fingerprints remain on your hands even if you put a fingerprint on them, your uniqueness is still within you.
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There are a few geniuses in the world who are just born with it.
Even without development, or with just a little bit of polishing, you're good enough to make a quantum jump.
That person knows exactly what he is good at, and others admire him when they see him do it.
It's just so overwhelmingly good.
But most people are not born with that talent.
And while there are things in the world that can be solved with dazzling talent, there are many more things that require honing and polishing to shine.
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We are naturally drawn to things we are interested in and like, and we act accordingly.
But the opposite is also quite true.
As you experience various activities, you may find yourself developing interests in areas you didn't even know you had.
Your heart beats because you love something, but when you find something that makes your heart beat, you fall in love with it.
That way, life becomes a little richer.

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Value is somewhat distant from realistic abilities or visible occupations.
Rather, it is because of that point that it holds countless symbols, metaphors, and possibilities.
And within that rich meaning, it plays a role in guiding us to find that person's inclinations, personality, strengths, resources, and essence.
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Again, each value domain can also appear complex.
For example, let's say you selected values ​​similar to those of the "independent" and "creative" types, and you work in the arts. Your dream job is more likely to involve running a business or expanding your field through art, rather than pure art.
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As we live, there comes a moment when we encounter an opportunity.
But if you are not prepared at all, the opportunity will be lost.
Even when opportunities come, there are many times when we don't even know they are opportunities and just pass them by.
But what if an opportunity arises when you already possess condensed power? Like a "tipping point," a chance to unleash your potential suddenly arises.
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By experiencing the things I like, finding environments where I'm surrounded by things I like, and frequently meeting people who share my interests, the probability of encountering a "chance opportunity" that suits me increases.
Because most opportunities come from the people around us.
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Your future will be completely different depending on what you dream of, how you live today, and who you meet.
It's up to you to decide how richly you can reveal the hidden colors within you by utilizing the countless 'planned coincidences'.
Small actions and choices add up to create waves that propel you into the vast ocean.
In the midst of those majestic waves, you will surely see a large forest of zelkova trees.

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