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It’s that time of year when your boss will judge whether you’re likely to hit or miss your annual goals, and undoubtedly you’re being pushed to commit to even more ambitious plans for next year. Before you dive in, consider these questions from Warren Buffett, Richard Branson and the world’s top executive coaches that could make all the difference in your career. 1.Why are you here? Before you bury yourself in all the minutiae of planning for the business year ahead, ask an existential question about why you’re doing this. Just three years after arriving at eBay, Devin Wenig has been promoted to CEO to lead a historic new chapter for that company. His advice for those facing big transformations this year: “As you plunge into all the important issues of administration, capital and systems necessary to keep your business running, you have to stay grounded in the only major reason you and your company exist: To deliver better experiences for your customers than your competitors!” Wenig smiled and leaned on the conference table in his scrappy Silicon Valley office. “You have to start and finish every day focused on how you’re creating greater engagement in a world where people have endless choices and distractions.” 2.What are you passionate about? It’s common for aspiring managers to seek Warren Buffett’s advice as a career coach rather than an investment guru whenever I’ve met with him during our trips to Omaha from Stanford University. | 
