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!
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Today’s Quote-Motivation
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Job Hunting Resources and Advice from Veteran Career Guide, Dick Bolles
You are most likely familiar with the classic career handbook, What Color Is Your Parachute?, written by author, Dick Bolles. Updated every year, its insights and exercises are as relevant as ever. The companion website, JobHuntersBible.com, is full of excellent resources for conducting research, creating resumes and cover letters, and effectively using the Internet. We encourage you to check it out. In the following interview with Bolles, he shares his thoughts on how to find meaningful work, also known as “Right Livelihood”. Espousing the belief that “any career can be a conscious career”, Dick emphasizes taking the time to understand your innate gifts and that your ideal occupation might come in a form that varies from your original dream. There are several other good tips here, including always preparing to have alternatives because this puts you in a position of power.
Today’s Quote-What We Do
“Let the beauty we love be what we do.” Rumi
Video Viernes-Cupcake Dream
See why this Washington DC couple left their “perfectly good jobs” and are now “sharing the cupcake love”.
“Plan B” Might Even Work Out Better
Today we have three stories of career reinvention. In one case the change was self-initiated while the other two reinventions were in response to abrupt and unexpected events. Comments Daryn Kagan, former CNN anchor and now head of DarynKagan.com, “The thing I wish I knew then that I know now is: Inspiration comes in pieces.” The moral she learned from her experience is: “What’s bad today may actually be good tomorrow.”
“When Your Dream Doesn’t Work Out: How to Reinvent Yourself & Come Back.”