Somehow, the start of a new year always reminds people to do what they have not done. The average “New Year’s Resolution” lasts about 2 days and quickly turns into a New Year’s Reso-Delusion. Have you ever promised yourself: I’ll be kinder to people; I’ll exercise more; I’ll read more books; I’ll save more and spend less; I’ll stop smoking; …
The Unemployment Rate Can Be Decreased
Let’s cut to the chase. The unemployment and underemployment rates in the US and around the globe are public enemy #1. Jim Clifton, CEO and Chairman of Gallup Corporation says, “What would fix the world and create worldwide peace, global well-being, and the next extraordinary advancement in human development would be the appearance of 1.8 billion jobs.” (The Coming Jobs …
The End of the Industrial Age Workplace
Today’s new, transformational workplace offers: No jobs or careers for life No long (or short) term job security No guaranteed benefits No guaranteed sick pay, vacation pay, or pension plans A workplace where industries are here today and gone tomorrow A global workplace where companies outsource jobs just to survive A workplace where technology is replacing jobs A workplace where …
Do What You Don’t Want to Do?
▬ Do you think a medical resident wants to work 24 hours straight? ▬ Do you think an aspiring Olympian wants to fall and fail over and over again? ▬ Do you think the average child can’t wait to go home and do homework? ▬ Do you think an author enjoys being rejected dozens, if not hundreds, of times? …
Enjoying the Plateau
Smelling the Roses George Leonard, in his book Mastery, discusses his concept of “enjoying the plateau.” This really resonated with me because I, like many of you, find myself always racing to get ahead; thinking so much about my next project and my next goal that I don’t fully appreciate the time in between. In other words, I don’t find …
The Power of Certainty: 3 Ways to Build a Sense of Certainty
“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare Live with certainty and never doubt yourself; for if you doubt what is possible, the possible becomes impossible. Your Sense of Certainty Determines Your Quality of Life Creating a sense of certainty that you can achieve whatever you desire …
Why 50% of College Grads End Up Back Home
According to a poll conducted by the consulting firm Twentysomething Inc., 85% of graduates will soon remember “what Mom’s cooking tastes like.” In other words, college grads are moving home (Time Newsfeed). Sociologist Katherine Newman, based on her research concluded that “well over half of college graduates move back home.” It is safe to say that somewhere between 50% and …
Your Comfort Zone is The Danger Zone!
The greatest obstacle to success is complacency – being in your comfort zone. Highly successful people will tell you that the secret to their success was doing what was uncomfortable; that they were prepared, actually eager, to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve success. Thomas Edison said, “We shall have no better conditions in the future if we are satisfied …
Job Seekers: Love The Product You Are Selling – YOU!
For most job seekers, the job search is a process of begging for jobs. The challenge is that most people aren’t comfortable selling themselves as they have not been taught how to. The good news is that the economy is improving and job are available so blaming the economy is no longer an option. Now is the time …
A Tip To Success: Cultivate Your Own Resiliency
I discuss the topic of self responsibility and resiliency over and over again; yet so many people and job seekers continue to count on everyone and everything else but themselves for their success and happiness. Here is a key phrase to remind yourself and people around you: “To achieve all that you want to achieve in life, and to be …