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Monday, May 18th, 2009
[Guest post from Wisebread.com's Lynn Truong, co-author of 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget]
Working from home sounds like a very simple concept. But there are a lot of built-in structures and boundaries inherent in a going-to-the-office job that we often take for granted. Recreating those boundaries when our home and work is one and the same is a crucial part of achieving a work-life balance.
The personal battle
Careers Gone Bad: Your Money Or Your Life?
Monday, January 12th, 2009We all want the best for ourselves, our families and, if you’ve got ‘em, your kids…
We work like crazy to provide opportunity, to succeed. Problem is, it may all be based on a lie. I’ve just published a fairly gigantic post over on CareerRenegade.com called Dead Man Working.
Here’s a short excerpt:
Outing The Joneses—it ain’t about money
Something has gone horribly wrong in this massively pervasive quest to keep up with and, whenever possible, whup the Joneses. We’ve ended up, getting everything we wanted, but we didn’t feel like we thought we’d feel. Then, for some of you, in the blink of an eye, or the pink of a slip, it was all taken away.
Career Renegade: Sneak Peek At First Chapter
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
In one week, my new book, Career Renegade: How To Make A Great Living Doing What You Love will be released, but you don’t have to wait to begin reading it…
You can download the entire first chapter (the Intro) and dive into it right now.
Here are the first few paragraphs to get you going…
IT’S FUNNY HOW THE CORPORATE grind gets hold of you.
By the time you graduate college or grad-school, a mountain of debt keeps you locked into a quest to earn as much as possible and pay off your loans. With each year, you earn more and fight your way up the ladder. But, then, an odd thing happens.
Too Tired To Succeed?
Friday, November 28th, 2008
I’m too tired, achey, burnt, frazzled, blah, blah, blah…
Life speeds by and half the time we feel lucky to just catch a glimpse, let alone jump in and play. We work insane hours, endure unyielding pressure, strive for inhuman goals and lumber around increasingly fatigued, stressed, in pain, frazzled and just plain old burnt. We barely have enough juice to get through each day.
The reality is, we’re caught in a bit of a vicious cycle.
Fire Fly Manifesto and Career Renegade Go Live
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
It’s been years in the making, and today’s the day…
CareerRenegade.com is officially live today, along with the release of my Fire Fly Manifesto.
So, what’s this all about?
It’s no surprise I’ve been working on Career Renegade “the book” for the last two years. But this book was always intended to be something bigger, much bigger…the catalyst for a movement defined by:
“The quest to build your career around the life you want to live, the people you love to be around and the things you love to do, while living well in the world.”
What A One-Legged Runner Taught Me About The Economy
Friday, November 14th, 2008
Simply remembering the moment sends chills down my spine…
I was standing shoulder to shoulder on the inner roadway of New York City’s Central Park. It was Marathon Sunday. A crisp November day as runners in varying states of glory and agony entered the final mile of the race. The crowd was thick, electric, cheering on everyone who passed. I was instantly a part of everyone’s families. Go mom, go dad, go gramma!
But, there was one who caught my eye…and made me cry.
7 Ways To Lose An Argument Before It’s Started
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
So many people spend so much time trying to “win” conversations…
And, in certain scenarios, most often at work, winning points in a debate or meeting, landing concessions in a collective bargaining agreement, winning deal points or beating someone up verbally until they give-in to avoid further abuse may lead to a certain amount of professional advancement (not a fan of the last tactic).
But, that’s not what I’m talking about here…
Friends Secretly Hope You Fail?
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Here’s some news that’s bound to be a bit disconcerting…people close to you secretly want you to fail.
They wish they didn’t feel this way and they feel terrible about it, but still, they can’t help covertly leaning into the desire to witness your downfall. And, if you’ve been on the “wishing for failure” side of the relationship, you’re not alone.
Picture this…
You’re a freshman in college, very much single, a bit on the dorky-side, but in a loveable way and, even so, oddly gifted at dancing. One Friday night, you go to a big quad-party with your friend, Maurice. No, he’s not imaginary. Through a barbeque-hazed crowd, both of your eyes land on an incredibly attractive “out of your league” sorority girl.
More Of My Deep, Dark Secrets At CarrieandDanielle.com
Friday, October 31st, 2008
So, I had the wonderful fortune to be interviewed by the folks over at CarrieandDanielle.com and they came up with some pretty interesting questions, ones that revealed answers I don’t normally share.
Here’s a snippet:
How do you get things done?
Set what Collins called “Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals” in Built To Last, then don’t stop until you make them happen. Shoot for the ultimate end, but focus on the task at hand. Do NOT multitask, it’s a myth. You lose a huge of time in the process of fluttering between tasks and having to ramp up. One exception, if you’re a mom or parent of young kid, you’ve got no other option.
Focus, Infect And Grow
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Most lawyers make horrible entrepreneurs…
Why? Because as a lawyer, a huge chunk of your energy goes toward predicting and protecting against everything that could possibly go wrong. And, one of the most fundamental truths in business and life is that whatever you focus on grows.
Focus all your energy on success and that’s what grows. But…
Focus all your energy on the prospect and likelihood of failure and, all too often, that is what unfolds. Which is exactly why smart entrepreneurs hire lawyers to handle the worrying, while they remain sometimes manically focused on success.
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