Normally, rejection sucks. No one enjoys being dismissed, passed over, or turned down especially when you feel you've done everything right. Rejection is at its worst when you get ridiculed - you just have to believe that karma will catch up to bullies and people who are rude. We can get so caught up in the moment when we want something so bad that we feel like our life is over … [Read more...]
Workaholics Anonymous: Untemplater Income Report April 2016
My confession / soundbite for April is that I have workaholic tendencies. Working a crazy number of hours last month reminded me why working only 40 hours a week is so easy in comparison. While it felt good to get so much accomplished, it also reminded me that we all have a breaking point no matter how motivated or invincible we may feel. Although my personality is pretty … [Read more...]
Do Introverts Or Extroverts Make More Money?
If I asked you which personality type - extrovert or introvert - is more successful, you would probably guess extrovert. We've often been led to believe in schools, social settings and work environments that being introverted is a disadvantage. If introversion remains criticized in so many settings, there could be long lasting impacts on introverts' career trajectories and … [Read more...]
Why Working 40 Hours A Week Is Ridiculously Easy
WOW. I am absolutely, unbelievably and incredibly exhausted. I just finished working about 169 hours over 13 days straight. Yes, when I say straight I mean working through the weekend. That averages out to 13 hours each day. Once you've pushed yourself to the extreme, it makes doing everything else so much easier. Working forty hours a week now sounds like a walk in the park … [Read more...]
Want To Work From Home? It Could Cost You
Have you ever felt annoyed when one of your colleagues says they're going to work from home? I have. But I've also been on both sides - the worker stuck in the office and the remote worker at home - and experienced many of the pros and cons. Today I want to share a story about how working from home (WFH) can cost you. I totally get that when someone says they're going … [Read more...]