James Lipton changed my life.
The career change that transformed my life was inspired by the questions Mr. Lipton would ask at the end of every episode of Inside the Actor’s Studio.
James Lipton, who plumbed the dramatic arts during his 23-season run as host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” died on Monday at his home in Manhattan. He was 93. https://t.co/ZKCl6PQXjK
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 2, 2020
While I shared my process for career transformation at a conference for establishing a vision for 2020 (ironic, no?), the exact questions are a part of my Pioneer a Career seminar. In memory of James Lipton and to empower you, here are questions to inspire your career pivot:
- What is the best possible future for yourself if you continue to work?
- What is the best possible future for yourself if you didn’t have to work?
- What turns you on (creatively, spiritually, and emotionally)?
- What turns you off (creatively, spiritually, and emotionally)?
- What is the worst possible future for yourself if you continue to work?
- What is the worst possible future for yourself if you didn’t have to work?
- What’s your favorite word?
