Keys To Getting Promoted
Early on in our careers most of us don’t really understand what it takes to move up. We can quickly figure out what it takes to do well at our current job, while we don’t know what it takes to succeed at our boss’s job. Some people languish in the same position / title for years and years and always wonder why they are not moving ahead while their More...
Are You Truly Open Minded?
I’ve always considered myself to be open minded. This year I realized that I was so wrong. I take a lot of pride in being independent, whether that means financially, physically or just being able to figure More...
External Hires Make More But Perform Worse Than Internal Staff
For everyone that has applied for a promotion at their company only to be passed over for someone from the “outside”, this is a painful topic. To know that an outsider would make more than an insider More...
You May Have Saved For Retirement But Are You Prepared?
I was once told by a professor of mine that I should never save for retirement. “Enjoy the first 65 years to the fullest. Don’t spend them saving for the last 10″. As a highly impressionable student More...
Dressing Slimmer For Guys
When I was in high school and college I played football. At that time – bigger was always better. So for interviews with coaches and general wear around campus I used to wear fleeces all the time. Why? Because More...
What To Do When You Get Fired?
Let’s face it, being fired stinks. Not only do you have to worry about where your next pay check will come from, but you also have to contend with a bruised ego. But all doesn’t have to be lost. You can learn More...
Bill Gates Says “You Should Go To College” Even Though He Dropped Out
Bill Gates did an interview on cnn.com where he fielded questions from young reporters around the globe. As most people know, Bill Gates was a college dropout but still managed to become the 2nd richest person. More...
Hard Work Doesn’t Always Pay But Talent + Hard Work Pays BIG
Some sayings / quotes contain such a big caveats that at face value they’re pretty much lies. One of the biggest lies is: “Hard Work Pays Off”. No it doesn’t. Hard work on it’s own More...
5 Tough Interview Questions Most Fail to Answer Correctly
Job interviews are nerve wrecking and challenging and we all have to do them at some point. The best way to overcome your nerves in any situation is to be as prepared as possible. Preparation will give you the confidence More...
Are You Sticking to Your New Years Eve Resolutions?
Monday marks the start of the 5th week or 2nd month of the New Year. So the question is…how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? To be honest – most of us either don’t bother to More...
