Asking for help
I’ve noticed a curious thing about asking for favors.You’d think that the difficulty of getting someone to give you something would directly relate to how valuable it is. If I […]
Making the commitment
I was speaking with a friend recently who is wanting to build a group around a particular topic of interest. It’s been difficult to get it launched, to get a […]
When to leave your job, and when to stay
You’re frustrated. Work has become less and less enjoyable, it looks like you may never again see a pay raise, and everyone around you is just miserable. But you also […]
Seize the day!
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” – John Lennon I continually run into people who are very future-focused, so much that they can’t appreciate […]
Choice
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. ~William […]
Focus on your strengths!
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 […]
The larger contribution
The recent disaster in Japan makes me think about my priorities. I spend so much of my time focusing on the mechanics of building my businessthat I can forget that […]
Time isn’t all the same
I recall a conversation with a colleague some years ago. His theory was that you should look at how you spend your time in terms of how much you’re paid […]
Ten learning resources you might not have thought of
Most of us have now recognized how important it is to develop your skills after graduation, so that you continue to keep up with advances in your field. This is […]
It’s OK to have weaknesses
You get your performance evaluation, which lists a whole bunch of things that you’ve done this year, and some strengths and weaknesses. What do you do? You zoom immediately to […]