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Everyone hates to fail but what most people don’t realize is that failing is part of success. Anyone who has ever succeeded has failed many times. So, how do you overcome failure? Here are 3 keys to overcoming failure. How did you learn to ride a bike? The short answer: you fell off 100 times….
If you’re having trouble getting inspired, it may be simply your choice of verbs. Here are 5 action verbs that can help get you inspired and get you out of your rut. We’ve all been stuck in that place where things just don’t seem to go forward. We have trouble getting motivated and our goals…
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Hurtful memories can stifle your development and growth. How do we break through this insidious mental conditioning? How do we grow and develop beyond hurtful episodes that bury themselves in our subconscious and influence our lives? How do we change and grow so that we can live our dreams? The first step is to break…
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I ran across this TED talk by Emilie Wapnick called, “Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling“. It resonated with me deeply. I used to consider, lucky, those whose resumes contained only one type of job role. I would think to myself, “Geesh, they really have it figured out!” We’ve been told that…
I ran across this research study by Adam Grant at The Wharton Business School. In his work, he demonstrates that “ambiverts” — those who have qualities of both introverts and extroverts — are most equipped to succeed. Leading projects and workplace initiatives requires one to listen and reflect, but also display enthusiasm and boldness. I, too,…
Today, we are bombarded by so many distractions. If it is not the phone vibrating off the desk, email notifications popping up every 5 minutes, or a colleague walking into our office with the latest and greatest gossip, our ability to focus and do deep work has greatly declined. Not only is our ability to…
Have you ever, met a colleague or had a boss who performed so poorly on simple tasks that you could only wonder, “How the heck did he get that job? The Peter Principle was introduced in 1968 and coined by Dr. Laurence J. Peter, in his book titled, “The Peter Principle”. This concept is an…
It is a new day and it is time to rethink two of your most important career planning documents—the resume and cover letter. Everyday recruiters and headhunters are inundated with resumes and applications from people looking for new jobs. Some resumes and cover letters are mediocre at best, but one of the biggest mistakes you…
The world is changing faster than we realize. Not too long ago, we were experiencing the industrial revolution. Workers lined up in assembly line fashion to produce products. Then we transitioned into a knowledge-based economy where the focus shifted to the production of resources, research and development. Now many say we are at the verge…
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Have you ever gotten so excited about a new endeavor and could not wait to get started. You go all in for day or two, maybe even a week, and then then move on to something else. Thinking back for a second, how does that make you feel? Disappointed, sad, like a failure? During the…
This week presents a canvas of fresh opportunities and challenges. To navigate through, consider this guiding thought: Success remains elusive without a deep understanding of self and the paths to your goals. Zig Ziglar insightfully noted, “You are who you are and what you are because of what has gone into your mind. You can…
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It is a new week. Full of new opportunities and challenges. Here is my thought for the week: Be Thankful for Everything you’ve encountered along your professional journey. It’s a part of your story. “The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better…
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A new week has dawned, presenting a myriad of opportunities and challenges. Reflect on this thought for the week: Often, initiating the first step is easier said than done. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, and strive to live the life you have envisioned. Therein lies success!” – Henry David Thoreau Thoreau’s quote…
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Subjecting yourself to a toxic work environment takes a toll on your psyche, health and dismantles your spirit of resolve. I resigned from a job because of its toxic culture. While the salary was great, I was ready to take half of the pay for peace of mind. While you owe your employer your best…
As we embark on a new week, we’re greeted with a fresh slate of opportunities and challenges. My guiding thought for this week is simple yet profound: “Write down the vision. Make it plain.” Stephen Covey once highlighted a critical truth: “Stop setting goals. Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to…
