There is no mystery to reaching goals. You say what you want and then you do the work to get there. If you do the work on a consistent basis, your chances of being successful ...
This week, I've been thinking about talent and how easily it can be wasted. We tend to put way too much emphasis on talent, rather than hard work, because just having talent isn't ...
I think that most of us have found ourselves working at a job that isn't right for us. When this happens, it can seem that no matter how hard you try, you just can't succeed. Most ...
For many of us, the beginning of the week is the time when we are the most motivated and the most productive. Wednesday, however, is when things start going downhill. It's the ...
Playing video games can be a great way to relax, but did you know that playing MMO games like “World of Warcraft” can actually be good for your career? It might sound ...
Whether you work in a traditional cubicle or an open concept office, when you spend the majority of your day at your desk facing a computer screen, it's easy to forget that you ...
It's a common belief that the hardest working, most dedicated employees are the people who are the most devoted to their careers and that they are the happiest about what they do. ...
When you're looking for a job and not getting results as quickly as you like, it can cause you to doubt yourself and it can almost drive you insane. Finding a job is hard work. ...
Well, spring is finally here. After a long and snowy winter, I've been so happy and excited to see the robins, a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way, outside hopping ...
Working on a team project, whether it's for your job, a college course or a volunteer program, can sometimes be a challenge. Any time you combine a group of people with different ...
Often in our professional lives, it's appropriate to say “Thank you” to those who have gone above and beyond to help us. The problem is that most of us don't say it ...
There are many “facts” about finding a job that people – typically those lucky people who haven't actually had to find a job in over a decade – repeat to ...
For most people, there simply aren't enough hours in the day. Especially when you have children and other family obligations, those hours that you used to spend at work are ...
What are you afraid of? Losing a job? Not getting a new one? Afraid that your workload will never decrease? Or, you'll be stuck with a boss or a co-worker you cannot spend ...
Are you angry about your career? If you are, it's okay to feel that way. Today's workplace and job market can give you a lot to be angry about. When you send out resumes and ...
Whenever I've had the chance to talk with other job seekers, I'm always amazed at how often I hear people say that there simply aren't any jobs available, and no matter how hard ...
Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is such an amazing time. Everyone is filled with anticipation and optimism, and with that feeling comes the infamous New Year's ...
It's hard to believe that it's already January 2013. Where did the last year go? For most people, the transition to a new year is the time to look back and reflect on the things ...
When I talk with people who are out of work, it's heartbreaking to hear how much they are suffering from their lack of income. When you don't have a way to make money, doing all ...
I'm not sure if it's just me, but falling back an hour due to the daylight savings time adjustment, combined with the weather getting colder, has made me feel lazy and less ...
