“Stay hungry, stay foolish.” — Steve Jobs
If you’re wondering what your next job should be, or suspect/know you’ve settled for a job that’s [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Motivation'
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
July 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Uncategorized
How to Reclaim Your Future
March 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
“Giving you a handout will help pay the bills, but it won’t give you dignity.”
My self-esteem was slaughtered when my company was shut down. My lifestyle flipped and my dignity – how I assessed my value to society – evaporated.
Fast forward to 2010. In the eBook, What Matters Now, Jacqueline Novogratz writes:
“Dignity is more important [...]
Tags:Coping·dignity·lessons learned·Losing a job·What Matters Now
Take This Productivity Test
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Series, Solutions
Your to-do list is a waste of time. Throw it away and discover what it means to be productive.
Tags:Coping·trends·What Matters Now
Are You Sure You Understand “Global”?
January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Series, Solutions
“Globalization is forcing companies to think in new ways.” — Bill Gates
“No duh, but how?” — Apprehensive Businessperson
What Matters Now: Global Business in the 21st Century
4th in a series
Does the phrase “global business” bring to mind using off-shore contractors? Having an office in a shiny, new, nosebleed-high building in Singapore? Scheduling conference calls [...]
What Matters Now: Be fearless
January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Finding a job, Motivation, Series, Solutions
“What Matters Now” is what matters
Second of a series
I want to be fearless. Apparently I’m not the only one. In the new eBook, “What Matters Now,” there are plenty of mini-essays that talk about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a new direction. And what better time to consider it than when you’ve [...]
Tags:careers·finding a job·lessons learned·money·trends·What Matters Now