I did a lot of soul searching when my company closed. Did I love my work, or just love what it enabled me to do?
Many of my colleagues grabbed offers from competitors, but I chose a new path. I became an entrepreneur and a consultant to other entrepreneurs. Ultimately I started four companies and worked [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Motivation'
Important Trends You Missed While You Were Employed
December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Motivation, Series
Tags:Coping·networking·new job·trends·twitter·What Matters Now
New Careers for Old Dogs
August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Finding a job, Motivation, Solutions
“‘Tis dogs’ delight to bark and bite,” thus does the adage run. But I delight to bite the dog when placed inside a bun.” [...]
The 7 Causes of Happiness
July 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
“When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you should be contented with your lot?” Kathleen Norris
If your company is gone and you’re unemployed, a noted [...]
Brilliant and Broke
March 18th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Coping, Motivation
“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” – Walt Disney
When I lived in Boulder, Colorado in the ’80s everyone else wanted to live there too. PhDs were washing dishes to make it possible. Flash forward. Today’s corporate failures [...]
