choosing a college major: considered job prospects
found out the difference in income for different college majors
had to realise my calling
analyzed my ambitions
asked myself a question what I would do if money was not an object
studying abroad: attended presentations
read about other international students' experiences
read what other students were saying about their experience
changing a job: tried to understand whether I had the skills and experience to hit the ground running
set professional goals
made self-evaluation of my talents and abilities
setting up a business:
consulted an expert
attended a training
calculated the financial viability of my idea