Learning this important career lesson transformed my life. Here it is.

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I remember the words that came out of my Dr. Phil look-a-like high school guidance counselor’s mouth when I met with him to discuss my education and career plans.

“You should be a Human Resources Manager.”

“What’s that?” I stammered, already taken aback by his disapproval of my intentions to pursue a journalism degree…