​“I really want to start this business.” said Susan.  “But, I’m afraid.  My job has benefits and a steady salary.” 
 
While there are several hundred variations of career counseling questions, one of the more common ones revolves around risk. The philosophical question: should I take the safe, unhappy route or take a chance at the riskier but happier (if it works out) route?

Ask your older wiser self:

This is not as abstract as it sounds.  We all have a wiser version of us that instructs us all the time: don’t eat so many sweets late at night, exercise more, stay in touch with old friends.    Go talk to you.  See what you advise.