Is Work a Drain?
If work is a drain, then we are not working in our SweetSpot. That is, we are not using our talents, not engaging our motivators, …
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Our Power and Purpose
[W]e are torn this way and that. Social and business pressures push us, and we go along, but the spark within is hard to extinguish, …
How To Say No To Emails, Meetings, Etc.
It’s hard to say no to all the emails, meetings, interruptions, and other demands on our time. It is hard, that is, until we commit …
Following the Script Too Closely
[There’s a video bonus with today’s Note. See the PS. -m.e.] “You’re good at {insert school topic here}, you should be a {insert some well-admired job …
The Best Way to Land a Job These Days
Job boards, applications, resumes. Oh. My. Stories from the front lines tell us that the traditional way of finding a job is pretty well broken. The …
Chasing Career Specters
In every industry or profession there is a mythical, ideal character we feel compelled to emulate. If we want to get a good job, get …
How to Make Your Business or Career Soar
Most of us do not give our hearts to anything. – J. Krishnamurti We all will continue to struggle in our businesses and careers until …
But What Should I Commit To?
“Ah,” you say. “I would love to commit but I haven’t a clue what I should commit to.” It turns out that this is also …
How You Fit
I don’t know what is the ideal life- and work path for you. But I do know it will use and refine your talents. It …
Why Not Me?
That it has never been done before, that it is too big or small, or that we may stumble at first are no good reasons …