How do you expect to finish if you never start?
Everyone has a pain threshold. Some of us can take more than others. Some of us can’t take much at all. On one hand there are the people such as Marcus Luttrell (The “Lone Survivor”). He was shot multiple times, experienced a compound fracture in his leg, and fell down a mountain after his 3 comrades were gunned down. Then… Continue reading Enduring Discomfort and Learning to Push Your Limits
Are you hurt or are you injured? Cause if you’re hurt you can still play. Do the hard thing and suck it up. Are you afraid or are you afraid you’ll have to perform? Cause if you are unsure that’s a good thing. Do the hard thing and make the leap. Do you care or have you just not fired… Continue reading How To Make Hard Decisions
Although Mr. Shakespeare didn’t actually say that, there seems to be an ongoing argument about whether specialization or generalization is the key to success in this world. Some are adamantly opposed to specialization, citing that pursuit of specialization drains you of creativity. The other camps says there is no way to get a job in today’s competitive market without specialization.… Continue reading T-Talents: Bridging the Gap Between Specialization and Generalization
At the beginning of the year I denounced New Year’s Resolutions and embraced goal setting. After reflecting on 2013 and embracing 2014, I came up with a handful of goals to meet. I put them on public display for my own accountability, but also for those that are having trouble making their own goals. This post is as much for… Continue reading 2014 Quarterly Goals Update: How Far Along Are You?
free·lance (ˈfrēˌlans/) – working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company. This is what I have spent the majority of my time doing for the past few months. My plan is to turn freelancing projects into longer-term sustainable income, add salespeople, add designers and freelancers of my own, and continue to grow the business. But right… Continue reading 9 Hard Lessons I Learned About Freelancing
A number of factors play into what motivates each of us: our past, our goals, our socioeconomic status, who we surround ourselves with, and more. But are we pushing ourselves for the wrong reasons? As with much of this blog, my personal experiences shape my writing. The idea that bigger is not always better has been rushing through my mind… Continue reading Bigger Is Not Always Better
As with much of this blog, my content comes from personal experiences and I’ve had this idea bouncing back and forth in my head for days about money, success, and what drives us. For the longest time I have told everyone that I’m not driven by money to do great work. I’ve found out (the hard way) this is much… Continue reading Everybody knows Money ≠ Success… Or does it?
At the risk of sounding like a lost boy from Career Neverland, today I’m diving into some struggles about my career and the path I’m slowly creeping down. If you’ve ever made some large decisions you were unsure about (especially in your career) than I hope you can relate and I hope I can add some clarity to your situation. … Continue reading Why I Will Never Make A Resume or Get Another Job
