It's a great time of year to think about what you've accomplished so far in life and where you want to go from here. Get excited! A huge percentage of our lifetimes are spent working, thus finding a job within an industry that brings meaning to your life in one way or another is something everyone should strive to achieve. I hope by the end of this post you'll feel more … [Read more...]

Are you sick and tired of working? Feeling fed up and wish you could jump up and shout, "I quit!" for everyone to hear? Believe me I've been there and boy do I know how you feel. But before you go and do anything rash, I want you to hear some true stories of people I've met that have inspired me to actually work harder and reflect on the blessings I have in life. I hope these … [Read more...]

With Q4 around the corner, it's a good time to start thinking about your performance evaluation at work, especially if you want a raise. When I worked full-time in corporate America, I used to salivate at every thought of getting a raise. Money was a huge motivator for me while I was building my career. I wanted financial independence as quickly as possible. The funny thing … [Read more...]

Are you wondering what is it like to be a manager? There's lots to think about because it can be a whole range of experiences! I held a managerial position for about eight years that had a huge impact on my career. Some experiences were great, some were just so-so and others were downright crappy. But I learned so much in those years about myself, the individuals in my team, … [Read more...]

When I was getting ready to graduate from college, I had absolutely no intentions of becoming a self-employed entrepreneur someday. The thought never even crossed my mind. My number one goal was to find a reliable full-time job that would enable me to pay rent and buy food so I wouldn't starve to death. Although I love being self-employed now, I wouldn't have been able to … [Read more...]