Dismissed, turned down, underestimated, and fired. Good thing they didn’t let their critics stop them. Did their failures make their successes unlikely or simply serve to move them further along their paths? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tjYoKCBYag]
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Right Under His Feet
After Wall Street laid him off, Richard Kadlub decided to create a business based on his love for his home town. A Tour Grows in Brooklyn turned out to be the career transition that was right under his nose… or shall we say, right under his feet! “Give up? Fuhgeddaboudit! Laid-off Wall St. worker turns…
Today’s Quote: Come Alive
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
Finding the Vehicle for the Work You Most Want to Do
by Laura Berman Fortgang Last month, I wrote about finding your purpose. This month we are going to explore how to express your purpose and the work you most want to do in the world. The surprising thing for most people when they become clear on the impact they want to make is how many…
Today’s Quote-Discovery
“We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Staying Motivated: Tips You Can Use
Here is an article that first ran in January, with some great ideas for staying motivated. They’re just as good in June, a perfect time to check in with your intentions for the year. Keep moving toward your goal! “9 Secrets of Motivated People.”