The phrase "career planning" reminds me of something General Dwight D. Eisenhower said -- "Plans are worthless, but planning very valuable!"

What Eisenhower meant was that even the best prepared plans cannot predict the future. Reality has a way of surprising us. But the act of planning, of thinking through what you want, is incredibly important. In my 20s I never in a million years planned to be CEO of a company in Vietnam. It just worked out that way.

If you're deciding on a career for yourself, I suggest you start by looking inside yourself and at your history and seeing what excites you. We spend a lot of our time working. Life is very boring if you work at a job that you don't enjoy, or that doesn't stimulate you. So make some effort to discover what your passions are. (To so so, see my answer here: http://www.anphabe.com/discussions/advisors/current/how-identify-your-tr...)

When you find what you enjoy, put your entire heart into it!