by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Today’s profile demonstrates that while sometimes big changes are needed to fulfill your life’s passion, it’s not always necessary to carve out an entirely new career path. For some people, passion is directly related to the fields they choose. For others, passion exists alongside the career, each supporting the other. Mindy’s…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
Papa School, Priorities, and Paradigms
These economic times are the impetus to reevaluate our priorities, as demonstrated by today’s article and accompanying video. See what one father in Japan is doing to make a difference for not only his own family, but others as well. These economic times are the impetus to reevaluate our priorities, as demonstrated by today’s article…
Trading In Her Stilettos for Work Boots
Each person’s process to carving out a new path is unique. For some it happens incrementally and for others it’s more of a leap. That was the case for Kristin Kimball, the person profiled in today’s story, who describes the change she made from city person to farmer as “abrupt and unforeseen”. For Kristin, change…
Continuing Education More Important Than Ever
Some interesting thoughts here on what “continuing education” means today. Included are real life examples and a discussion of the various reasons for pursuing additional education such as: to upgrade skills, maintain competitiveness in the market, improve candidacy for advanced positions, or as a conduit to a new career. Networking opportunities with professors and fellow…
Give Yourself Permission
Certain events have the impact of flicking a switch in our minds. They tell us time is limited, give us a sense of urgency, and importantly, they grant us permission to explore things we may have postponed until now. The event could be losing a job, seeing your youngest go off to kindergarten, or having…
Vern and his Molecat
by Kirsten Meneghello, Now What® Facilitator Our family went to the state fair this weekend and had a great time. I love to see the cows, pigs, llamas, and the proud 4-H kids showing off the animals they have raised. It’s a big deal. While we were visiting the commercial exhibitors/vendors, we passed the requisite…