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”
Sooner or later in your career, you will run into someone whose personality is so difficult, you will despair about ever finding a way to work with that person in any productive way. One of these types of difficult people is the narcissistic personality.… Read more... “Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace”
Are you at a career crossroads? Feeling like it’s time for a change to a career that lights you up, but not quite sure what that is or how to get there?
Read on!
In this two-part article, I want to explore a different way of thinking about pursuing your passion, one that both clarifies your focus and expands the possibilities for finding that perfect-fit career.… Read more... “How To Get Wild About Work, Part 1”
