'What should I do with my life?': A Harvard-trained career expert tells us exactly how to answer

You are you, right? Seems straightforward. But are you the you you want to be? The one living the life and pursuing the career you should be?

Suzy Welch knows from experience that many people aren’t. Not yet. She’s spent over 15 years developing and testing a methodology to help people discover their “authentic purpose,” based on:

Welch calls it “Becoming You.” Through her course at NYU Stern School of Business, workshops, and private sessions, she’s seen thousands of people learn about themselves in hopes of answering the question: “What should I do with my life?”

CNBC Make It put “Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career” on our first book club shortlist because, as Welch writes, “most of us struggle with this our whole lives.” If you haven’t had a chance to read, or could use a quick recap before Wednesday’s discussion in our private LinkedIn group, here are a few key takeaways:

Welch divides her book into three parts accordingly: