I want that job….
There is a story told about a farmer who grew discontent with his farm. He complained about the lake on his property that always needed to have the fish thinned out. The rolling hills made it more difficult for him…
Don’t be the smartest person in the room
Harold Ramis is the actor and director probably best known for his role as Egon in the movie Ghostbusters. He once laid out his rule for success: “Find the most talented person in the room, and if it’s not you,…
How can I thrive if I really want to help the needy?
Here’s a note I received this week from someone who wants to be a coach. ”Dan –With the poverty of the USA my spirit doesn’t feel right charging the poor that need help for coaching them in the right direction.…
Can I do this and make money?
Yes, I know I talk a lot about turning your passion into profits. A lot of people still question whether passion should be part of the equation when looking for work. Shouldn’t we just be responsible and find something with…
There’s always another solution
Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed a…
I just want more money and less work
I just got a FedEx delivery. This was a new driver, and as I always do, I talked to him about his work – did he love it, did he have any dreams for something else, etc. I asked if…
But I had no choice
You’ve heard the story about a man riding a horse at breakneck speed. It appears he’s going someplace very important. A man standing along the roadside shouts, “Where are you going?” To which the rider yells back, “I don’t know. …
Boomerang Kids
Yes, that’s really the term for kids that go off to college or the great job – only to return to the safety net of Mom and Dad at some point. I recently had a May graduate describe this issue: “I…
Congratulations – you’re fired
“The company where I’ve worked for 30 years will be closing in March 2017. If I stay until the end I will receive a 6-month severance. How can I effectively use the next six months to position myself for a new career,…
Please beat me
I once had the opportunity to meet (Apple) Dan Miller, an Amish neighbor of my Dad. He told me that years ago Dad had complained to him that his apple trees looked beautiful but weren’t producing any apples. Known far and…