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“The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Nobody knows how we got to The top of the hill But since we’re on our way down We might as well enjoy the ride” – James Taylor Imagine a new no calorie candy bar comes [...] [...]
“A jug fills drop by drop.” – Buddha According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of perseverance is “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition“. However, the word “severance” (which means “the act or process of severing“) is embedded in perseverance. Not as strange as it seems (but I will let you look [...] [...]
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss Some of our friends’ kids have just graduated college and are “in the job [...] [...]
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford I have a friend who has been unhappy in his job for almost a year now. You know the deal, not enough pay, long hours, not challenged – many of the usual complaints. And, he tells me, he is “looking” [...] [...]
“I got no deeds to do, No promises to keep. I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on me. Life I love you, all is groovy” – Simon and Garfunkel I often try to find the “lighter side” of things in life. What’s the point if you [...] [...]
“Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it. Then you do something else. The trick is the doing something else.” – Tom Peters Seems like the hardest hit professions are Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers and Headhunters. Plenty [...] [...]
“You’re never beaten until you admit it.” – George S. Patton You are on the ledge, inching forward one tiny step at a time. It took a lot of courage to get up here, now you just need to step off. You know that once you step off there is no turning back, but you hesitate [...] [...]
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Author Byline: Matthew Warzel Author Website: http://www.mjwcareers.com Know your resume inside and out, line item by line item. Know your cover letter too. Be prepared to explain each item. Call ahead the day before the interview to confirm your appointment. Know the exact address of [...] [...]
“Nobody, no, nobody, is gonna rain on my parade!” - Bob Merrill and Jule Styne Author Byline: Christina Archer is a Career Agent, author, expert resume writer and presenter. Author Website: http://www.I-CareerSearch.com When was the last time you pulled out the folding chairs, grabbed a blanket and a thermos, and headed down to watch a local parade? I had [...] [...]
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