Career Advancement continued

This form of self-delusion is almost universal. It keeps most people in the "nothing much to show for it" column.... keep reading

His boss had recommended this months earlier. Then he read my article. Reinforcement can produce action.... keep reading

We need reminders that the clock is ticking.... keep reading

This is for the motivated 4% who are ready to take action. Meanwhile, 96% can dream: "One of these days, my ship will come in."... keep reading

You know this, but are you doing anything about it?... keep reading

This failing is universal. You must overcome it -- in your business, your job, and your calling. You probably don't want to change. Here are two horror stories of change-resistant firms.... keep reading

A Yellow Pages ad requires you to be very specific about the benefits offered. How would you write such an ad for yourself? If you don't know, you are skating on thin ice.... keep reading

People who worry about a recession's effect on their stock portfolio are worried about the wrong thing.... keep reading

I can see why he wants to remain anonymous.... keep reading

You may be thinking about earning an advanced degree. Think about the following before you enroll.... keep reading

Here is a fine description of what a calling can mean in a person's life. I hope you have something to match this. I also hope it pays well.... keep reading

I have been fired. I have also quit. They were the same process. They were good for my career. Today, lots of people can fire me at any time, but almost none ever do.... keep reading

Sometimes an opportunity appears that gets away and never comes again. Here was one of my biggies.... keep reading

"Mr. Anonymous" changed the twentieth century by remaining anonymous and putting his money in the right places. Incredibly, he achieved his life's goal three decades after he died: the destruction of the paper trail showing what he and his money did.... keep reading

If he had not given me this heads-up, I might have wasted decades.... keep reading

The time to ask for a raise is when the economy is positive. You won't have the courage when it tanks. Here's a strategy to use now, before things reverse.... keep reading