Think of your career like a dartboard

Totally. But like I say in the article, figuring out how to get closer to whatever your ideal career is can be achieved in your free time through hobbies, books, classes, and other experiences. I think it comes down to just trying to be more aware of you feel when doing certain things. For example, I tutored in college and didn't think much of it, but when I looked back I realize how satisfying and fulfilling it was to help other students learn something. What I took from what was, I should focus on careers where I have the ability to mentor people who are less experienced at some point.

The way I've been thinking about it each "throw" is a new experience or thing learned, and more you throw the better you get at concentrating your throws towards the bullseye. You learn what you like and what you're good at, and that focuses your aim. Definitely not a perfect analogy, but happy to getting feedback on this

Have you found that you're struggling with retirement?

Yeah it's not perfect, the way I have been thinking about it is with each "throw", you learn something new about what you like and what you're good at, and over time you're able to concentrate them closer and closer to the bullseye. This idea has been stewing around in my head for a bit so I'm happy to be getting some feedback on it

Also, never played that game, but I think that might actually a better analogy and captures what I'm trying to say as well