It started with recurring dreams about losing my teeth, getting cancer, going bald. I’d wake up drenched in sweat and then google what the dreams meant. And then I’d google if I should quit my job.
And I found a lot of good things about quitting but none of it dealt with the emotional realities of it: the self-doubt, the obsession with outcomes, and yes, the stress.
I think you should always
You know that broadway show Hamilton everyone loves and it’s won 11 Tony awards and people who are insane pay $10,000 for a $300 ticket? My girlfriend is obsessed with it so when they recently announced it was coming to Chicago she was definitely getting tickets.
One problem.
The day tickets are going on sale she’s going to be somewhere on the Inca Trail so she asks me, “Can you get them for me pretty please???” And I agree to even though I don’t really want to because I know Ticketmaster is going to be...
Someone recently asked me what piece of advice I’d give my 22-year-old self. First, I’d tell him to wear clothes that fit, and second I’d tell him to get a mentor.
Not having a mentor was my biggest career mistake.
You see, throughout my 20s I thought I’d get promoted and earn more money if I just worked harder than everyone else.
And I held on to that belief, even as I watched other people less skilled than me keep advancing. Eventually,...
You: How’s it going today Bob?
Bob: Oh, just lovely. I’m so busy it’s ridiculous. You?
You: Yeah, me too. It sure makes the days go by fast though!
Bob: You got that right.
Is this a familiar exchange at work? If you’re one of the countless people swamped by busyness – and see the viral Times article The ‘Busy’ Trap for a more complete diagnosis – then the answer is probably yes.
To improve productivity, many smart people share time-saving hacks like cooking a gourmet meal using only one pan, or recommend...
Do you believe it is truly okay to be yourself? Most of us would say, “Yes, of course I do!” But let me ask you, do you get the promotions at work you bust your ass for, have the financial resources you wish you had, and get the dates with the hotties you desire?
The fact remains most of us are not always okay with being ourselves and because of that we don’t get what we want.
We believe that in order to secure a promotion or raise, we need to come...