Essays on personal and professional life, both inward and outward looking
There is an onslaught of unnerving news about the pandemic and the related economic uncertainties right now. All of us are experiencing anxiety for the present, for the future, for ourselves, and for our loved ones. What does this mean for our emotional health and how can we harness this energy to make the best …
Let’s talk about time. An interesting article surfaced regarding the affect of working a 32 hour week versus a normal 40. I cross referenced it against a New York Times article about a similar experiment in New Zealand. The takeaway from both was how worker’s time decreased, but output remained constant. There were even tangible …
Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of junk information out there. Click-bait, misleading headlines, viral memes that act to incite social media sharing, and opinion pieces masquerading as fact are just way too common. The alternative of burying your head in the sand is not beneficial to you. It’s been proven again and again that …
People spend a lot of time trying to figure out the “why” of life. Why am I here? Why did this happen to me? Why didn’t this happen to me? Why is the world the way it is? This is OK. It’s why humans are drawn to religion, philosophy, and science. But, it’s not the …
If you’re looking at making a move you need to think of the transferable skills you’ve developed and how to prove they’re relevant to your new endeavor. Managing careers aren’t easy. Sometimes you find yourself wanting to take a new direction but fear completely starting over. If you stop back and take stock of not …
A credo is a statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone’s actions. Everyone needs to sit down and write them out to help establish a compass to guide yourself through the life’s complexities. Below are nine statements that anchors me in my life’s path. Know thyself. Live your authentic self. Find out what …
I want to talk about the Work Diary. It is said that journaling is the cheapest form of therapy, and I’d also add that’s true in a sense both personally and professionally. In 2009 I decided to keep a running log of every task I ever performed at my workplace. In this document I include …
I am not a fan of multitasking. I’ll admit it. I realize that’s blasphemy in today’s corporate culture/business speak, but I think multitasking is garbage. Bunk. Worthless. Let me explain. Back in the early 00’s I was attending university and during a particular course a discussion about how to properly interview for an open position …
I want to share something that I feel can change how anyone approaches their life. All of us are looking for that extra edge, new insight, life hack, or inspiration to help us live how we want to live. I always say that quality time at work leads to quantity of time at home, so …
