Sometimes my educational backgrounds in economics and psychology converge. One of those times is exploring how to avoid the sunk cost trap in making career and life decisions.
In the field of economics, sunk costs are costs you already paid and that you cannot recover no matter what you do.… Read more... “Avoid the Sunk Cost Trap”
Unfortunately, many people stay trapped in a job they hate because they are anxious about the uncertain income of self-employment.
I interviewed business owners about how they overcame this type of anxiety. Here are their best tips:
… Read more... “How to Overcome Anxiety About Uncertain Income”* We have been raised to believe that a paycheck and benefits provide safety.
If I were asked to pinpoint one dynamic that keeps people from achieving career happiness, it is ambivalence. Because so many people ask me how to resolve this, here are some thoughts about what to do about ambivalence:
First, recognize and name your ambivalence for what it is.… Read more... “What to Do About Ambivalence”
Everyone loves instant gratification, but in reality, success rarely happens instantly. The truth about “overnight success” is that it takes up to a decade to make it happen.
Paul Buchheit, creator and lead developer of Gmail, blogged about how overnight success takes a long time.… Read more... “The Truth About Overnight Success”
How energized do you feel in your career? How energized do you want to feel? Is there a gap there?
Today I want to share a simple yet effective framework for closing that gap and improving your here-and-now, regardless of whether you love or loathe your job.… Read more... “How to Feel More Energized and Alive at Work”
