This document discusses who has influenced career choices over time and the importance of taking control of your own career. In youth, external factors like family, friends, and popular culture often drive career decisions due to a lack of wisdom and experience. As adults, practical responsibilities and the expectations of others can steer one's career. However, true fulfillment comes from driving one's own career according to one's values and interests. The document encourages attending career expos and working with accredited career coaches to regain control over one's professional path.