things that you like (or you think you may like), and then spend 3-6 months dipping your toes in them. Take courses, start something on the side, read up, etc. Keep Searching. Market : Study the market around your passion: What are the career options, what are the requirement, success criteria, path. Is this area still relevant ? How long will that relevance last? Research online, go to meet-ups , network . Study the Experts. Start where you are : Start with what you have. Nothing moves until you move. Don’t wait till the condition are perfect because they will never be.