Reading List: My Favorite Books of 2017
I’m a non-fiction book junkie. I read about a book a week. I’m often asked for book recommendations from clients and readers, which is why today I’m sharing a handful of great titles that earned a spot at the top of my list this year. While it’s hard to pick only a few favorites, the […]
Boost the Odds of Achieving Your Goals With This 1 Simple Shift
The New Year is right around the corner and with year-end planning underway, you’re probably mapping out what you want to accomplish in the next 12 months ahead. Whether you’re resolving to leave your dead-end job, speak up more in meetings or finally get started on the side projects you’ve been putting off, there’s one indisputable truth that’s impossible […]
Perfectionists: Get Yourself an Emotional Contingency Plan
Any creative person knows that pursuing meaningful work also means climbing aboard an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you’re on top of the world, stepping out onto a stage, or hitting “publish” on a post. Then a disappointing email or a critical comment about your work sends you plunging into despair. As a perfectionist with an […]
Dealing with Family Who Don’t Support Your Career Choices: 4 Tips
With the holidays around the corner, dinner table conversations about work are bound to come up. It’s common to feel anxiety at the thought of explaining what you do for a living to a skeptical audience, especially when your job title can’t be summed up simply or straightforwardly. Don’t panic yet. It may seem difficult to […]
Science Says THIS Is The Best Time of Day to Make Decisions
Producing high-quality work day after day is no small feat. When you use your brain on perpetual overdrive, you’re bound to hit productivity slumps where it feels like you’re fresh out of new ideas. While there’s no shortage of tricks and tips to hack your way to more innovative thinking, timing is everything, says sleep doctor Dr. Micheal Breus, author of The […]
3 Red Flags You Need Better Boundaries at Work (And How To Set Them)
Do you know anybody who’s running on the vicious hamster wheel of career dissatisfaction? Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your partner or a family member. A few years ago I was that person. And so was my friend Scott Barlow. Stress used to wake up Scott up at night. He’d worry about all the things […]
