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“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” ~John Assaraf If you want to level up your networking approach, you have to use the right tools and approach. The #1 tool I’ve found to create meaningful relationships is clear: informational interviews! In just a few minutes, you can take a first […]

“True joy in life comes from giving without a guarantee of receiving anything in return.” ~Adele Theron It’s important to be a “giver” in our life and relationships, not simply a “taker.” This is certainly true as we engage in networking activities – meeting new people, forming new relationships, and asking for help. As we […]

“He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.” ~Ben Franklin Read that quote again and make sure you truly understand what it is saying… This is an odd phenomenon – when someone does you a favor, they are more likely […]

“I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’” ~Maya Angelou Impostor syndrome is a common struggle. We all have it at least to some degree. And those who don’t think they have […]

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” ~African Proverb Change is a constant. We all need to change and adapt to new challenges, opportunities, and situations in life. We make changes in habits, thought patterns, and behaviors that we want to be different. Yet too often […]

“Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them.” ~Jack Canfield Did you know there is a difference between focus and obsession? It’s actually very important and significant. The Problem With Obsession While it seems like many people these days are touting the positive approach to being “obsessed” […]

“In the absence of clarity, take action!” ~Philip McKernan Last week I shared about journaling as a tool for getting out of your head and increasing clarity for your career and life. Journaling and other tools can be huge to uncover and get clear on the things that are most important to us. Yet there […]

“A personal journal is an ideal environment in which to become. It is a perfect place for you to think, feel, discover, expand, remember, and dream.” ~Brad Wilcox Often the simplest tools and actions are the most effective. It is certainly true when you are confused about your career path and trying to get clarity. […]

“I’ve taken my destiny into my own hands and I’m in a happy place” ~Charlie Simpson Months ago, I had a client who was really struggling with enjoying his career, and thus his life. As we got started working together, I asked him to come up with his “definition of success” for our time together. […]