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 live at home with my parents which isn’t exactly conducive to building a social life.…
Details“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, and collect the severance – or is this the right approach? Thanks!” Jeff Congratulations on getting…
DetailsI 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 wide for his apples, (Apple) Dan told my Dad to go home, grab a hammer…
DetailsAs you recall from your Bible history, Goliath was an experienced soldier. He had all the latest equipment – shield, body armor, sword, and helmet. Not only was he a big, big guy, but he thought all his fancy equipment would protect him. David, on the other hand, had none of the fancy stuff. He…
DetailsI frequently draw from the wisdom of the Peanuts comic strip. In one episode, Lucy announces, “Boy, do I feel crabby!” Her little brother Linus, is quick to try to rescue his sister. “Maybe I can be of help. Why don’t you just take my place here in front of the TV while I go…
Details“Dan! I’m feeling like I’m in a dead-end situation, but I’m not going to move until God tells me to do so!” I received this note recently from a reader – and it represents thousands of similar notes I’ve received over the last 20 years. The writer continues, “Dan, I’m miserable, frustrated, anxious, sick, exhausted,…
DetailsIs it true that most people know their “calling?” Peter Drucker spent most of the last 10 years of his life working with non-profits, much of that with mega church leaders. In the book Drucker & Me, here’s what he told his friend Bob Bufford about “calling.” “I am convinced that many, if not most,…
DetailsI recently heard about one of our local residents who has just purchased a pretty cool car. Being a car guy, that always gets my attention. In this case the local resident is Keith Urban who was spotted parking his $2.7 million Bugatti Veyron as he showed up for rehearsals. Now before you go crazy about…
DetailsThis is actually a Latin term meaning “clean slate.” People who end up successful usually view change differently than the average person. It was a cold December night in West Orange, New Jersey. Thomas Edison’s factory was humming with activity. Work was proceeding on a variety of fronts as the great inventor was trying to…
DetailsChange we can count on – but that doesn’t mean opportunities are decreasing. True, not all change is progress, but all progress does require change. Embrace the change by positioning yourself for new options. I recently worked with a young lady who had lost her job, making in the mid 70s. Panicked and convinced she…
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