Starting something new is always filled with uncertainty, but Nilofer Merchant, who’s got more than a few reinventions under her belt, is here to help you take your next step with clarity and purpose.

In the search for our purpose, people are often told to look inside themselves. I don’t know about you, but for me, that feels a bit like looking into an abyss. It’s dark, and even though I know some important things are in there, finding anything requires groping around to find the shape and form of clues.

Read the full article at Oprah.com.