The goal of my career philosophy is to craft a remarkable working life. The definition of “remarkable,” however, differs for different people.
On one extreme, it might capture a life of power and respect, where you’re at the center of important matters. While on another, it might capture a life of exotic travel with a minimum of work and a maximum of adventure.
Something most such visions have in common is that they contain traits that are rare and valuable. If you want them, therefore, you need rare and valuable skills to offer in return. This requires that you stop daydreaming about a perfect job that will make you instantly happy, and instead focus on becoming so good they can’t ignore you.
What are your rare and valuable skills? (Emphasis mine.)
The Sensible Leader 