One of my favorite quotes is “choose your hard.” It truly applies to everyone. I included the longer version of the quote below. “Choose your hard. Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being disciplined financially is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we…
When I say “practice optimism” I think about a commitment to a better future for myself and my family. Hence the website title, my consistent reminder to be grateful while also working hard towards a better future. When I discuss taking a positive approach, people tend to ask questions about reactions. How do you remain optimistic when a family member passes or when you lose a lot of money? Practicing optimism is an active phrase. Practice is dissection. Optimism is…
Cover letters are NOT your resume in paragraph form. Lean on your experiences, include helpful insights into some of the bullet points on your resume, but focus on why you are prepared for the job you have applied for and what you will accomplish in the role if selected. Some job listings request an “optional” cover letter or additional documents. I have always thought of “optional” as you absolutely need to. Optional practice? You go. Optional office hours with your…
Becoming a parent is the most exciting adventure in life. Becoming a successful parent takes on infinite forms. Without evidence of a clear path to such success, a consistent commitment to hard work, reflection, and adjustment is necessary. Take a moment to think back to your childhood. Think about your family history. What defines the generation that raised you? Who raised your parents? My parents grew up in the 1960’s and 1970’s, raised by my loving grandparents who grew up…
#1 Rule: Everything you include on your resume is fair game for questions throughout the hiring process. Be yourself. It makes it so much easier to touch on your experiences and explain why you are well-rounded for the position you want. Focus on telling your narrative, in which you demonstrate the skills and commitment that you bring to the table. Relate this narrative to the job description and connect your current circumstances to your future goals. 4 Key Concepts 1….
Whether walking down the street or building a new client base, human beings encounter strangers regularly. The world’s population is growing infinitely. Skyscrapers full of apartments are popping up everywhere. Even some parts of suburbia feel like they are being overtaken by the growing concrete jungle. As more people flood into cities and towns, there is an increase in interaction. I hope most of it is good, but the depths of these interactions vary immensely, and I have some ideas…
Article #1 It took several days and some nights to think about my first website article. I actually took even longer to start building the website to create a platform for my ideas. Before choices, I asked questions. What will I write about? Will anyone read my work? Will they enjoy it and learn from it? Eventually, I made the choice to just start writing, so welcome to article number one. Life is about choices. People are required to choose…