With increased emphasis on personal fulfillment in society, it seems that individuals must remain knowledgeable about the multidimensional aspects of career choice and vocational life. It is predicted that for people of all ages, career and life planning will continue to play an increasingly important role. A 13-step approach to career and life planning can serve as one model that is both practical and effective. The 13 steps of the model are the following: self-awareness, career personality profile, brainstorming career possibilities, settling on four careers, projecting four careers into the future, gathering job market information on four careers, asking important questions about the four careers, deciding on two tentative careers, developing a career desires profile, selecting a single career, preparing a resume, preparing for the employment interview, and, finally, preparing for subsequent careers. It is hoped that the decisions resulting from following this career and life planning model will contribute to self-realization. (Author/KC)