Today’s question comes from a member of our community in Washington, DC who participated in a recent Community Call, and is answered by Laura. Question: During the last few months, I’ve been doing some soul searching. Since graduating law school three years ago and working as an attorney, I realize that I’m not sure I want…
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Purpose Is A Journey, Not A Destination
by Now What?® Coaching Founder, Laura Berman Fortgang (Originally published at Huffington Post ) It’s not uncommon in personal development curriculum to explore what one’s life purpose is. It’s a worthy pursuit to answer the age-old question of “What am I meant to do?” and yet I know it to be a confusing and painful…
Hunting for a New Job in Your 60’s
Most of us don’t picture having to job hunt “all over again” in our 60’s, yet it’s a possibility in today’s world. Having the right mindset and strategy is key. Read on for some helpful tips. “Laid Off at 60: What to Do Next.”
Today’s Quote: Present Moment
“The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.” Thich Nhat Hanh
A Soul-Saving Move
Karina Gentinetta says her career reinvention was a soul-saving move. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home in 2005, she continued to work as an attorney and began restoring antiques as a therapeutic hobby. Four years later in 2009, Karina gave up her law-firm partnership and turned that hobby into a business. Having lost everything in…
Today’s Quote: Don’t Limit Yourself
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as you mind lets you. What you believe, you can achieve.” Mary Kay Ash