It's often more a strategy young women use to delay commitments that they perceive as obstacles to their personal and career goals.

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Have a regular personal strategy session to determine your goals for your career and your goals for your life.

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According to a new survey of nearly 6, 000 high school and college students, conducted by market research firm TRU, 88% of college-bound teenagers place career preparation and future success over more nebulous goals like personal growth or pursuing their passions.

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Another friend suggested that I think about strategies that have helped me accomplish goals in other aspects of my life, namely my career, and see if I can apply those to more personal goals.

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