This is a time of year when many people are confronted with the fact that their dreams did not come true, their job still stinks, and life is no better than last year. What do you do when hope seems to be fading? But is it realistic to lose hope if the car breaks down…
DetailsI re-organized my books in my office in the Sanctuary recently – that’s my barn there in the picture – we call it our Sanctuary. As I was going through nearly 1000 books, I reserved an entire bookcase for those traditionally and self-published books you readers have sent me. I love seeing the personal passions…
DetailsLast weekend while shopping for some office supplies, I overheard an angry customer blast an obscenity at a very young female clerk. She apparently did not have the information he was looking for – and he screamed that he wanted to see the manager. As the next customer I assured the frightened clerk that the behavior…
DetailsI recently worked with a 60 year-old gentleman who was living in a week-to-week motel room. Four years ago he was in a banking position with a six-figure income, first class flights and lots of perks. As a result of a merger, he quickly ended up with no job, no money and no prospects of…
DetailsHi Dan, I’m finishing up a website and resume (I’m a graphic designer) and am hoping to begin the official job search soon. However, should I be concerned that the holidays are approaching? In 48 Days To The Work You Love you suggest that it’s better to NOT contact managers at busy times (Mondays, Fridays, etc…).…
DetailsI trust you are ready for Thanksgiving – for being thankful for everything we enjoy. Lots of things happening in the 48 Days community – but first: I heard about a donkey that was tied to a 6’ rope. Unfortunately, there was a tasty bale of hay just 8’ away. How could this poor donkey…
DetailsMy son Jared and his family are back from Kenya, Africa and are traveling for Thanksgiving. In New Orleans they experienced the French delicacy of beignets – served to them with great fanfare. However, Jared recognized them instantly as the same fried dough with powdered sugar that the very poorest of Africans eat for pure…
Details“Midway on our life’s journey I found myself in a dark wood.” Thus begins Dante’s famous story, Divine Comedy. Literature, art, and Hollywood movies are full of the theme that life is a journey, a personal pilgrimage, and we’re all at some unknown point between the beginning and the end of it. Remember the 2005…
DetailsI listened to the entire new album Songs of Innocence by U2 this morning while on the treadmill. (It’s exactly 48 minutes – a cool number and great for a workout). As I was listening I remembered a significant U2 event from a few years back. On June 6th, 2001, during the NBA finals halftime…
DetailsA few years ago, Nathan, my son-on-law, landed a wonderful position with BB&T Bank in Knoxville. He had done a rigorous job search after getting his degree in communications in May. For the bank position he knew he was up against other candidates who had MBAs and previous banking experience. Nathan brought his experience in…
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