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TwitterPhoto: Mukumbura I really respect people who are deliberate. Those who act with purpose, who speak clearly, and for whom nothing is an accident. They are methodical, meaning there is a specific method to what they do and why. They might not know what they want, but they know what they are doing. These characteristics [...]
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It’s Good to be Bad at Stuff
That’s me. Photo: DelosJ OK, no it isn’t. [...]
If They Don’t “Get” It, It’s Probably Your Fault
Photo: camil tulcan Today I overheard a conversation about a person’s startup that really caught my attention and got me thinking. Was I eavesdropping? Well, they were talking directly behind me during lunch, so it’s not like I could avoid it. But that being said, yeah, I kind of was. The one guy was talking [...]
A Different Level of Inspiration
NCAA Wrestling National Championships Division 1 Anthony Robles vs. Matt McDonough This is the closest I’ve been to crying in a long time. Not from something sad or sappy, but from raw inspiration. The above video is absolutely amazing and I really hope you take the time to view it. Even if wresting isn’t your [...]
Self-Efficacy and Believing in Yourself
Photo: Leon Nicholls I’ve talked before about the power of positive thinking, saying it’s the most important transferable skill. After researching a few psychological studies for a different piece, I’m beginning to think that positive thinking isn’t just a nice-to-have characteristic – it’s a critical part of any happy life.
The Benefits of Challenges
Photo: aspheric lens For the past few weeks I’ve been struggling with an injury. As I’ve mentioned here, here, and here, sports (especially running) are a big part of my life, so being injured really sucks. I’m a very active person and have maintained a consistent workout regimen for the last 15 years. This injury [...]
Your Job Doesn’t Make You Better Than Anyone Else
Photo: Paul G I play on two soccer leagues in Chicago, and while I never played in high school so my skills are limited, I really love playing. It’s a great workout (especially to add variety to the running), it’s fun, and I happen to be play with some really cool, talented folks. Throw in [...]
Is Being Happy in Your Job Realistic?
Photo: Craig My parents used to say, “Anyone can steer the ship when the seas are calm.” They’d use this as a teaching metaphor when my sisters or I would face a challenge or setback. The point was, everyone shines when things are going great – big deal. What matters is how people deal with [...]
Open Letter to Amazon Job Search Book Reviewer
Photo: Ben Grantham I was looking at a job search book on Amazon today and stumbled upon a few of the reader comments. The first review made a point that struck me as both legitimate and bullshit at the same time. How’s that possible? Allow me to explain.
How the Job Search and Your Love Life Are the Same
Photo: Tristan Nitot This is a post I originally did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. The post is now available in its entirety below. Okay, comparing a job search to dating is not exactly new. I Googled the phrase “job hunting is like dating” and found more than 9,500 results. So, yeah, [...]
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