“History is merely a list of surprises.” –Kurt Vonnegut Jr. This March, The Wall Street Journal Blog, “Laid Off and Looking” ended. They had followed out-of-work professionals and their struggles to move on. Their readers, a fraternity of survivors, were bummed. “Do not shut this sucker down” was one response. “Pls do not shut this [...]
Entries Tagged as 'trends'
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.
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The New Global Currency?
January 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Series, Solutions
Carbon Credits Same as Cash! “Law firm accepts carbon credits as fees” EcoSeed reports: “Law firm clients may now pay legal fees with carbon credits under a scheme launched by a Miami, Florida-based law firm. The Cueto Law Group has started the first initiative of its kind in the professional services industry, allowing clients to [...]
Manufacturing Your New Job
January 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Finding a job, Series, Solutions
Manufacturing experts wanted 5th in a series about What Matters Now Looking for a job in manufacturing or design? Hold up. Make sure you understand the stampeding herd that is threatening the industry. But first, let’s talk about your hobbies. Break time Let’s say you love planes and want to resume flying lessons as soon [...]
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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 [...]
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