1. Can I make a living as a dreamer?

2. How can I sell myself if I’m not “sly”, a fast talker, or super out going?

3. How can I keep up with all the seminars that are available?

4. Should I use my real name or a pen name for my books if I have a familiar name?

5. If my new job is not a fit, should I jump ship?

 
Quotation:  ”Asking for something from God does not mean talking Read more »

Several years ago, I was an Administrative Intern at one of the country’s largest academic medical centers.  One day my preceptor asked me, “What keeps you up at night?”  The question caught me off guard.  Taking her question literally, I answered honestly, “Nothing.  I sleep well every night.”  She gave me an odd look, and that ended the conversation.

Older and wiser, I now realize that Read more »

Yesterday a reader/listener I’ve never met or talked to sent me a quotation he thought I’d enjoy. (Read on to see what I asked the sender to see his connection to the quotation.)  First, the quotation – It comes from Bertie Charles Forbes (May 14, 1880 – May 6, 1954), a Scottish financial journalist and author who founded Forbes Magazine.

Tell me how a young man spends his evenings and I Read more »

Here’s a note from Jill -

“I am 33 years old and have nothing to show for it. Nine years after college, I have no job, no career. Just a couple useless degrees. I studied fashion design, then graphic design. I’ve had around 5 jobs in that time lasting 6 months each. The jobs I’ve had have been crappy. The people in all of them were hateful and toxic. I’m starting to think the typical workplace Read more »

1. I am 33 years old and have nothing to show for it. Nine years after college, I have no job, no career. Just a couple useless degrees.

2. Is this my passion or am I just temporarily enthusiastic?

3. I feel virtually hopeless when I think about my current job situation. I feel like I am wearing a professional straight-jacket.

4. I know you talk about flipping cars and I am very interested Read more »