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In reading the headlines from the New York Times today I saw this: Jobless Rate Hits 7.2%, a 16-Year High
This is very disturbing news, especially if you are one of the 7.2%. It makes me wonder how many people see this as an opportunity vs. a curse.
I remember a lady who I worked with at [...]
Big Experiment
I’m conducting a big experiment this month. I’ve decided to put my idea of independent work to the ultimate test, and leave San Francisco to spend a month in Dallas.When I worked for Corporate America, aka ‘the man’, I used to fantasize about being able to take off for extended periods and still earn a [...]
When is good, good enough?
When is good, good enough?
I’ve been thinking of clients I’ve worked with who consistently over achieve at work, which may on the surface seem a good thing. And yet what happens is they get caught up in doing *the best* job possible regardless of whether the current task requires it or not. Doing your best [...]
Small sweet steps
I was recently reminded that when we decide to make a change we want it now – right now, thank you very much.
This applies to your job desires as much as any other part of your life. As in – today I’ve decided to change the way I work – and poof, you half expect [...]
I’m Late! I’m Late!
So exclaimed the white rabbit in the movie version of Lewis Carroll’s famous children’s story, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Time is a fascinating and universal topic, particularly because each of us is given the same amount of it each day to do with what we will. As coaches, my colleagues and I have observed that [...]
Don’t wait too long to be an entrepreneur
I read this post with great interest: Don’t Wait Too Long to Become an Entrepreneur. There are always reasons why it’s not time to quit you job and go out on your own.
Some of mine were:
* I need to pay the mortgage
* My live-in boyfriend will kill me
* I’m too scared
* Where will I get [...]
Olympics, Part 2
Here is another take on inspiration I received from the Olympics: Dara Torres.
While they were getting ready to begin the race where she would ultimately win a silver medal, her competitors’ suit tore. She asked those in charge to wait a minute while the lady changed her suit; a torn suit or one less competitor [...]
Managing Time, Not Work
Author Jim Collins (“Good to Great” and “Built to Last”) was interviewed recently and asked about work-life balance (or as I prefer to call it, “life-work” balance, placing work in the subordinate position). He was asked if the leaders he has interviewed had any kind of balance. He said that about half of them did, [...]
Olympics, Part 1
I watched the Olympics this year; this is the first time I remember watching them since 1976. I’m not sure what compelled me to do it, but I’m glad I did.
While watching I was impressed by the commitment, athleticism, and sportsmanship I witnessed. In particular, an interview with Michael Phelps caught my attention. (By the [...]
Not Just a Living
Not Just a Living by Mark Henricks
Today I’ve been thinking about a book I read years ago when I was considering starting my own business called “Not Just A Living” by Mark Henricks. It’s been on my mind because he asks the reader to examine how they are approaching their work - from an [...]