Times have changed. Which is why we at[tag] JobDig[/tag] keep discussing on new ways to bring job-searching news to people, who are either actively involved in a job search, or passive about it. (75% of all adults are ‘looking’ for a new job). I don’t think you can lecture to this audience, at all. And [...]
Archive for March, 2007
Interview With Robert Kallen, Certified Firewalk Instructor
Posted in March 29th, 2007
Q: When was the first time you walked across a bed of hot coals? A: I was a lawyer and I went to a hypnosis convention in New Hampshire in 1992. They had a firewalk the first night and I was the first one over the fire. I walked over the fire eight times, and [...]
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Procrastinate Now, Don’t Put It Off
Posted in March 29th, 2007
If you are like me and would love to TIVO meetings and not just “24″ , we all need to take a break. Slow down, think, ponder, reflect and simply observe. [tags]procrastinate, procrastinators[/tags]
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What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Posted in March 28th, 2007
First, relax. Few people know what they want to do, really. James Michener allowed as how anything you do before you are 40 is just training. If you are thoughtful, you will figure it all out. Don’t rush it. Have some experiences, variety to your life. Along the way, someone or something will trigger some [...]
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Throw Away the Resume: Do a Presume
Posted in March 27th, 2007
Too often, the [tag]resume[/tag] just won’t hack it. If you are relatively young and inexperienced, a short resume that lists [tag]high school jobs[/tag] and classes will not impress your future boss. What WILL impress your future bosses if your ‘resume’ has a forward spin to it…make it a document that presents all those things you [...]
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A Mentoring Conversation Today: Something Worrisome
Posted in March 27th, 2007
by admin in Daily Wisdom
Today I had coffee with a very successful, up and coming 25-30 year old. He is already successful and actually mentors others his age. He has noticed something that worries him about some of his friends. “It is not uncommon,” he said, “for ambitious people of my generation, to have struck out on our own. [...]
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Anti-Mexico
Posted in March 26th, 2007
by admin in Daily Wisdom
Sad news to report…with a warning to all. A little over a week ago now, a close friend lost her 20-year -old daughter while vacationing together in Mexico. An allergic reaction to something unknown was the official cause of death. To me, the real ’cause’ was incompetent EMT help, who arrived at the resort hotel, [...]
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Mick Jagger, American Idol and the Crying Girl
Posted in March 21st, 2007
I admit it. I watched American Idol last night. Cultural research. Anywayyyyy…if you ever had any doubts about the sheer musical genius of [tag]Mick Jagger[/tag] and The Rolling Stones, you should have seen this girl-contestant try to sing the Stones’[tag] Paint It Black[/tag]. I understand it is not fair to compare some wannabe lounge singer [...]
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Will B. Happy: Reflecting and Learning. But Still, No Job.
Posted in March 20th, 2007
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
 Will B.Happy is a family friend who recently saw his dotcom blow up out in San Diego. Frustrated and wanting to start over, he and his wife, Ima, (not their real names btw), moved across country to NY. From time to time, he writes on what he is going through. Time to reflect and [...]
Say What?
Posted in March 14th, 2007
If you want to get ahead, learn how to [tag]communicate[/tag] in clear, direct and crisp language. I have a couple of friends who own their own companies and after we are together with them, my wife and I always compare notes and try to figure out what the hell it is they actually do. I [...]
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