Don't be afraid of straying from your life and career plans, especially when you're young, says longtime Google marketing ...

Seth Godin is the author of 18 books. He’s also the founder of the online workshops altMBA and The Marketing Seminar. Godin has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo.

Her advice echoes comments from bestselling author and millionaire entrepreneur Seth Godin, who says following a predetermined path won't lead you to success and happiness in your career.