Identifying your dream job and the path that will take you there is both a challenge and an opportunity. But by following a realistic step-by-step "vacationing" process (outlined below), you can pursue your interests and passions to the job of your dreams. 确认你的理想工作和通向理想工作的路是一个挑战也是一次机会。遵循下面实际有用的步骤，你就能追寻自己的兴趣和激情、获得理想工作。

1. Define Your Dream Job(s) 确定你的理想工作

What are your passions and your interests? What activities give you a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Can you envision yourself in a job that fully¹ engages your heart and your mind? You may still be trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. That's OK. This eight-step process gives you the opportunity to explore, experiment, and discover what your dream job is and how to pursue it. 你的兴趣是什么，你对什么怀有激情？什么样的活动能给你使命感和满足感？你能想出某个让你全身心投入的工作吗？也许你还在考虑当你长大以后要做什么。那没关系。八步法能给你探寻、尝试和发现理想想工作的机会，并教你如何追求。

2. Address Your Fears 解决恐惧

Financial instability, family disruption, giving up an identity, failing at something new. These are all fears that may stand in the way of pursuing your dream job. The biggest thing you can do to get past these fears is to meet them head-on. Bring these deepest fears to light and examine them with reason; talk about them; play each one out to its most irrational² end. What is the worst thing that could happen? 经济不稳定、家庭阻挠、放弃（现有的）身份；在新事物上失败。这些都可能会阻止人们去追求理想工作。要克服恐惧你能做的最重要的事就是“坦然面对”。面对那些最深层次的恐惧、理智地审视，和别人谈谈你的恐惧，设想每个恐惧会导致的最不理性的结局。可能会发生的最糟的事情是什么？