This time of year, we in the US are celebrating our independence. It’s a big deal, and has become a core part of our national psyche.
In our personal lives, a few of us strive to be truly independent. But most of us really just want to be able to CHOOSE when and where to be dependent on others, to develop the give-and-take of trusting relationships that help us to advance toward our goals and dreams.
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We’ve all seen people who are doing a great job of making sure that their career is headed nowhere. In the spirit of helpfulness, I thought I’d gather some of the most powerful ideas together.
Want to lose your job and torpedo your career?
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Here’s a great resource I ran across today: The 20 Essential TED Talks for New Graduates. As you might know, I’m a huge fan of the TED presentations, because they really do a great job of stretching your mind in new and interesting directions.
Emma over at the Accredited Online Colleges blog picked a great set of videos that would be useful for new graduates. But in many ways these are applicable for even more experienced workers, especially those who are in career transition.
So go check it out!
You might have heard of the concept of a “career plan” – something that you put in place to help figure out what steps you’ll take to achieve your long term career goals.
I don’t know about you, but it sure sounds scary to me. I’m supposed to figure out where my career will be 40 years from now? Give me a break!
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Dependent vs. Independent
I can clearly remember when I made the switch. (more…) |
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I ran across an excellent article today, entitled The 10 Best Hobbies to Boost Your Career. It’s on a site called AccountingDegree.com, but don’t let that fool you – it’s applicable to a much broader audience.
The thing I liked the most is that it lists a wide variety of ideas, including ones that might at first seem a little “out there.” Shopping as a hobby to develop your career? (more…)
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Choice
I came across this great quote from a US Statesman in the early part of the 20th century. It really got me thinking about how I struggle with expectations and obligations, and the choices that I make. |
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Here’s an idea I’ve been promoting for many years, but it’s more true than ever. On Richard Everson’s blog he talks about the importance of focusing on your strengths, and using that as a launching pad for your career and business success.
Good stuff, worth reading and thinking about.
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The larger contributionThe recent disaster in Japan makes me think about my priorities. I spend so much of my time focusing on the mechanics of building my business that I can forget that there’s a bigger picture here. |
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How often are you actually productive?Here’s a secret that many don’t want to admit: At work, most of the time is spent not being productive. In the worst case, there are many activities which are actually counter-productive – they’re taking you further away from the goal. When so many people are worried about losing their jobs, they’re scared to raise attention to this not-so-useful work. After all, maybe if you look busy, they’re going to assume that you must be necessary. Ultimately, though, this destroys your heart and soul. (more…) |
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I had a great conversation with a friend this morning about the difference between the dependent and independent mindsets. When it comes to your career choices, do you mostly rely on others to make choices for you, or do you mostly rely on yourself?
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