Exactly, I tell my kids the same. Although one of them has always wanted to be a dentist since a young age and is now at Birmingham uni doing dentistry. So she is rare, she knew her dream and went and made it happen.

I was working with another young guy the other day who had his whole career mapped out in his mind. He had a number of stepping stones he felt he needed to hop on so that he could pursue his career over the next 10 years or so. I admired his drive and energy but thought to myself, life just doesn't work like that. He could change his mind within the next couple of years and go in a completely different direction. Plus, fate already seems to have a plan for us.

So as you say, we should always be prepared to adjust our life plans.

Cheers !wine