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...]
Yes! The Best Rejection Ever
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...]
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...]
Feeling Unappreciated At Work? Here’s What You Gotta Do
We've all had bad days at work that we just couldn't wait to be over. I've had plenty in my career. If you found this post through search, you've probably got a lot of emotions stirring. I hope by the end of this post you'll feel better and more empowered. I've had many different jobs for over 15 years and can tell you it's unrealistic for any job to have only good days. We all … [Read more...]