Speaking with a good friend the other day raised a few good points after they have decided on a completely new career path.

1. Really understand where you want to achieve. Become the maven of your subject.
2. Be a visionary, make it compelling. You will need to learn hard lessons.
3. Define and refine the goals. It’s not a linear adventure.
4. Failure is part of success, so persistence is key.
5. Connect and network. For what is a city without the people?