A sudden, unexpected event happens that forces us to change how we work, to adapt the way we think of our career aspiration and our life. A change in the workplace policies or practices, a change in the relationship we had with our boss or our co-workers or a shock to the overall business from a competitor or other outside forces. These days, it feels like there is so much unpredictability and change that we feel blessed and grateful if […]
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A young man was walking in New York City and approached an older gentleman asking, “Sir, how do I get to Carnegie Hall?”. The older man responded as he walked away with a smile, “Practice my boy. Practice.”…or so goes the tale. Like most things in life, if we want to become really good at something, we have to work at it. In a recent book I’m reading titled, “Talent is Overrated” the author, Geoffrey Colvin argues that talent is […]
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Comfort can be nice. But these days, it’s good to be prepared for the ups and downs we all face or will face eventually. “Comfort is the enemy of achievement.” – Farrah Gray What I have realized is that while we should be grateful for each and every “normal” and “boring” day, we should make some attempt to stretch ourselves. To find a way to become more resilient. Especially if we want to improve our the quality of our life. […]
Read moreWinters are tough for me. I look at the year ahead and know that I’m supposed to be working on fresh new goals. But it’s tough getting motivated. Feeling lethargic, I tend to procrastinate, often feeling negative about myself. Trading old habits for new ones can be daunting. Losing weight, taking a new career step, saying yes to a blind date or simply moving forward on developing new business ideas or opportunities IS a lot of work. No, let me […]
Read moreSometimes I dread the New Year for this uneasy feeling of making resolutions that may not stick. The problem with the resolutions I used to set for myself is the follow through. Each time I would gain some momentum in my life, my mind would create these negative stories causing me stop following through on trying to lose weight, recharge my career or do something meaningful for my quest to get my book published. My mind held me back and […]
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