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How to Stop Treating a Tech Career Like a Fantasy and Start Treating It Like a Plan
A lot of people say they want a tech career.
But if you listen closely, what they really have is a fantasy, not a plan.
A fantasy sounds like:
- “I’ll figure it out as I go”
- “Once I feel ready, I’ll take it seriously”
- “I just need the right motivation”
A plan sounds very different.
The moment things change
The shift happens when you stop asking:
“Can I see myself in tech someday?”
And start asking:
“What am I doing this month to make it real?”
That’s where most career switchers get uncomfortable and where progress actually starts.
Why fantasies feel good (but go nowhere)
Fantasies are exciting because:
- There’s no pressure
- No tradeoffs yet
- No risk of being wrong
But fantasies don’t require decisions.
Plans do.
Plans force clarity around:
- A specific role
- A realistic weekly time commitment
- What matters now vs later
- What progress looks like in 30 - 60 - 90 days
That clarity is what turns effort into momentum.
What treating tech like a plan actually looks like
People who successfully switch careers into tech don’t wait to feel confident.
They:
- Pick a direction before they feel ready
- Narrow their focus instead of keeping options open
- Replace “learning” with building toward outcomes
- Measure progress by output, not motivation
It’s less exciting at first and far more effective.
A simple reality check
If someone asked you:
“What’s your plan to get into tech?”
Could you explain it clearly without saying “I’m still figuring it out”?
If not, that’s okay. It just means you’re still treating it like a possibility instead of a priority.
Here’s the challenge for today:
Stop asking whether a tech career is possible for you.Start deciding whether you’re willing to plan for it.
That one shift is where real career changes begin.
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How to Stop Treating a Tech Career Like a Fantasy and Start Treating It Like a Plan
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