The other day, I was flying to Chicago for a business trip. Since I had a window seat on the airplane, I noticed a specific building while we were descending into O’Hare International Airport. It was the place where I had my first full-time job after graduating from college. The funny thing about that first job was that -- although I absolutely hated it and wanted to quit … [Read more...]
How to Choose A Career and Do Work You Enjoy (Even if You Currently Feel Stuck, Confused, or Hopeless)
I know two people who have very different experiences of work each day. The first person wakes up each morning, dreads going to work, feels bored and unengaged at their job, and would love to quit. They feel stuck, confused, and don’t know what they should do with their life -- but they know what they’re currently doing is not what they want to be doing. The other person … [Read more...]
Who Is On Your Personal Board Of Advisors?
Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory." - Proverbs 11:14 (NASB) The President of The United States has them. Successful entrepreneurs and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have them. Nonprofit founders and pastors have them. Do you? I'm talking about a personal board of advisors. In business and in life, … [Read more...]
It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New and Become Successful
Think it's too late to learn a new skill and/or become successful? Think again. Here are 15 successful people who learned a new skill later on in life, and became successful. Props and credit to Funders and Founders for this great infographic and research: And if that isn't enough motivation, check out this data on the age of some of the most successful company … [Read more...]
Paycheck Passions and Non-Paycheck Passions
I remember once talking with my friend who couldn't figure out what to do with his life. He had a lot of interests and passions, but he didn't know which one to pick. Should I go into music? Or business? Maybe become a camp counselor? What about going to graduate school or seminary? What is God calling me to do with my life? This was his dilemma. He was interested in … [Read more...]
How to Make The Most of an Internship
This past summer I was privileged to do a social media marketing internship with publishing company David C. Cook. It was an incredible experience, one that I am very grateful for. I learned A LOT about business, leadership, marketing, social media, web development, programming, design, hiking, backpacking, relationships, and life. That's one of the big benefits of internships: … [Read more...]