“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain A friend of mine has been “looking for a job” for a very long time. When I press him on what he as [...] [...]
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“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day.” – Robert Frost You are somewhere in your (hopefully) four year college career and, if you’ve not already figured this out, the experience is likely to be different than you envisioned when you began. Whatever [...] [...] “If You’re Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes“ – Lewis Grizzard When I was in college I worked as a “runner” on Wall Street during the summer (yes, it was a very long time ago and no, I’m not referring to drugs). A fairly simple job of taking securities and other important documents from [...] [...] “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” – Peter F. Drucker Books, movies, TV shows and a computer game, the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” has many forms. Not to disappoint, but my guide is not so bold or interesting. Unless, of course, you are looking for a job and [...] [...] “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.” ~David Star Jordan I remember a story that a friend of mine told me about one of the products they covered at their advertising agency. This particular product was part of a well known brand, let’s call it Brand A. Anyway, my friend told me [...] [...] “All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.” – Lao Tzu Just recently heard the title of today’s post (yet again) and it was meant as an inspiring “we can beat the odds” statement. But, to be honest, I’ve always been confused about this phrase. [...] [...] “We must become the change we want to see.” – Mahatma Gandhi Team leader or “individual contributor”? Manager or supporter? Successful organizations are filled with all personality types. The best leaders in the world would be very unsuccessful if they had no followers. When you are looking for a job, it is no time to [...] [...] “I told a girl I can start right away And she said listen babe I got something to say I got no car and it’s breaking my heart But I’ve found a driver and that’s a start” – Lennon and McCartney Author: Dr. Jeelani What is CAR? Most of us know that CAR is an acronym for Challenge, Action and Results. [...] [...] “I don’t look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over.” – Warren Buffett You’ve had a late night and work and are headed to the subway and a very late dinner at home. It’s raining out tonight, so you decide to take an underground short cut [...] [...] “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Have you ever seen someone’s career take a really bad turn for the worse? Not by imploding (you know, committing a crime or something stupid like that), but things suddenly not going well. Missed deadlines or responsibilities that are not met. This may happen [...] [...] |
 
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