Definitions

The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word "career" as a person's "course or progress

through life (or a distinct portion of life)". This definition relates "career" to a range of aspects of
an individual's life, learning, and work. "Career" is also frequently understood[by whom?] to relate to
the working aspects of an individual's life - as in "career woman", for example. A third way in
which the term "career" is used describes an occupation or a profession that usually involves
special training or formal education,;[1] considered[by whom?] to be a person's lifework.[2][failed verification] In this
case "a career" is seen[by whom?] as a sequence of related jobs, usually pursued within a
single industry or sector: one can speak for example of "a career in education", of "a criminal
career" or of "a career in the building trade". A career has been defined by organizational
behavior researchers as "an individual's work-related and other relevant experiences, both inside
and outside of organizations, that form a unique pattern over the individual's life span." [3]

Etymology
The word "career" ultimately derives from Latin carrus, referring to a chariot.[4] The semantic
extension whereby "career" came to mean "course of one's public or professional life" appears
from 1803.[5]

I was asked - what helped me in my professional and personal life ?

My answer - DARE: Decision, Appreciation, Risk, Excellence.

Take timely decisions, own it and stay confident irrespective of the outcome.

Appreciate everyone who enabled your growth directly or indirectly. Appreciate what you have.

Risk - take risks after analysing and involving the one who has a role to play, assume best but be
prepared to deal with the worst.

Excellence - preparation is key. Stay curious , keep learning and contributing beyond your job.

Hope many of you can relate to this 🙂