Today’s question is one we are often asked and is answered by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: I will need additional training for the field I’m interested in but when I think of going back to school, it feels like it will take forever. How do I decide whether to start a training program? Answer:…
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Now What? Q &A: Help Others to Help You
Today’s question came from a caller from New Jersey during a recent Community Call and is answered by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: I’m working my way through the Now What? program and am on Chapter 11. Can you elaborate on what it means to “correct the behavior” of people in your life who are trying to…
Now What? Q &A: Doubts, Fears, & Big Undertakings
Today’s question is an excerpt from Ginny’s interview with lawyer-turned-chef, Andy Broder, highlighted in yesterday’s article. GINNY: Once you decided to build your own studio, was there any point where you had doubts or fears arise? And if so, how did you deal with them? ANDY: Well, I think there are always doubts. I don’t…
Cooking Up a Change: Lessons from a Lawyer Turned Chef
by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Pre-Cooking As a kid, Andy Broder spent his Saturday mornings watching Julia Child on TV, but a career in cooking wasn’t even on the radar. It’s hard to imagine now but this was before celebrity chefs and Food Network. Viewing cooking as a hobby, Andy chose the field of law for…
Now What? Q &A: Transition, how long?
Today’s question is one we’re often asked and is answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: How long does it usually take for someone to transition to a new career? Answer: Once you have identified the new direction in which you’d like to take your career, the transition may take anywhere from six months to…
Now What? Q &A: What if I don’t have a purpose?
Today’s question was submitted by a website designer in Randolph, New Jersey and answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor. Question: What if I don’t have a “thing”? What happens if I’m not able to identify my purpose? Answer: The desire to find “your thing” and fulfill your purpose in life can start off well-intended but…