I hear this as a frequent interview response – “You are overqualified.” One legitimate concern is that right now a lot of people are settling for “survival” jobs, where any job is better than nothing. A firm in St. Louis advertised for attorneys at $25,000/yr and was flooded with responses. And then the legitimate concern…
This story about the dog and nail is one of the most commented-on stories in The Rudder of the Day. I heard a story from my friend Bob about an old dog lying on the front porch. A neighbor approached the porch and could hear the dog softly moaning. He asked his friend why the dog…
Your success is guaranteed – if you do this “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds…
In medieval logic there is the dilemma of a donkey that is placed equidistantly from two piles of food of equal size and quality. A perfectly symmetrical situation. If the behavior of the donkey is completely rational, it will have no reason to prefer one pile to the other and therefore cannot reach a decision…
Coaching is one of the fastest growing areas of career opportunity today – and yet I see competent coaches making income comparable to that of a hamburger flipper. We are told that 95% of coaches never make more than $40,000/yr. So let’s assume that’s a reasonable average – BUT you’re smart enough to recognize some…
A young man, armed with letters of introduction from prominent men, one day presented himself before Chief Engineer Parsons, of the Rapid Transit Commission of New York, as a candidate for a position. “What can you do?” Have you any specialty?” asked Mr. Parsons. “I can do almost anything,” answered the young man. “Well,” remarked…
If you’re selling cars, preaching the gospel, or finding a spouse – the process is the same. That is, if you want effective results. Here is the sequence for successful selling – of anything. Developing rapport and trust – 40% of the process. Identifying Needs – 30% of the process. Product Presentation – 20% of…
In one of my all-time favorite Peanuts cartoons, Charlie Brown complains to Linus that every day his lunch is the same. When Linus asks Charlie Brown who makes his lunch, Charlie Brown looks down at the floor and says, “I do.” When it comes to the activities of our lives, most of us make our…
This is the title of a popular 2002 country song by Lonestar. And every time I hear it I think of about 20 of my favorite people. My son Jared fits this category. His clothes, music, and habits have never been “usual.” But what he adds to our family interactions is priceless. My grandson, Caleb,…
We recently had members of the 48 Days Coaching Mastery program here for a two-day event. One of the critical parts of that process was for each participant to clearly define their expertise. It doesn’t matter what kind of work you do, being able to clearly communicate your unique value can explode your success. Read on…
