By Paula Gregorowicz, Now What?® Facilitator Do you have what it takes to be self-employed? It can look so easy from the outside looking in, but that is a total mirage because it barely provides a peek into what it really takes to run a successful business. In Part 1 of this series, I talked…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
Know Your Tradeoffs
Whether or not you happen to be over 50, the stories in this article highlight an important point: over time your priorities change. That’s why it’s important to understand the tradeoffs involved with any career decision. For example, depending on your circumstances and personality, you might view having to relocate for a job as a…
Go, Go, Go!
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Everybody Needs It It was a few days before my birthday in early December 2009, and a card from my parents had just arrived in the mail. Mom’s Alzheimer’s symptoms were still subtle at that time. Previously she would have written “Dear Ginny” and “Love Mom and Dad.” In this card, however, there…
As the Career Turns
Some of the turns your career takes may not make sense at the time, but at Now What?® we believe that nothing you do is a waste. Today’s article highlights someone who accepted a job with one company thinking he was accepting a job in a completely different industry. He says, “That misunderstanding changed my life.”…
THANK YOU Readers!
A heartfelt thank you to all our readers as we cross over into another year. We appreciate your readership, your participation and most of all your courage to keep considering new avenues for your work and life. May your holidays be joyful and warm and may the new year bring you opportunity, abundance and…
Miracles, Mortals, and Mosquitoes
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor I felt inspired after seeing Daniel Day-Lewis’ intimate portrayal of Lincoln. The central message I took away was also in another movie directed by Steven Spielberg, Schindler’s List. Both of these illustrate the difference one person can make. Each man answered life’s call in the affirmative, and when he did, the results were nothing…