Changing Trajectory
The Phone Rang…And My Life Changed
It was ten years ago this month that I learned my life would change. I had no idea how much it would change. I was just about to leave my office for the day, when the phone rang. It was a good friend, my first boss at the company that I had joined six years…
Read MoreThe Road to Recovery, One Year Later
I feel different today than I did a year ago. It's not just that I'm a year older. I'm a decade wiser. Unfortunately, the price of wisdom is often a painful life experience. In my case, it was hitting burn out last summer. My biggest concern at the start of this year was this: After…
Read MoreWinter Solstice
Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. For the last few days, I've noticed the light and mood around 4pm, when daylight is fading away, marking the onset of evening. It leaves me with a mixture of both melancholy and gratitude. Photo by ahisgett. My mind returns to eight years ago,…
Read MoreAre You Preparing For Your Own Demise?
That sounds worse than I really intend it to. What triggered that thought was an article from the Wall Street Journal, titled "Netflix Boss Plots Life After DVD." Quoting from the article:"…Netflix's chief executive officer, Reed Hastings, thinks his core business is doomed. As soon as four years from now, he predicts, the business that…
Read MoreWhat’s Missing in Career Advice and How Twitter is Your Research Tool
Walter Akana has a great post today on Building Community for Career Success. He makes the point that opportunities come from people who trust you and trust is fostered in communities. So start focusing on community-building (both online, through places like Twitter, and offline with local groups that interest you.) Where does networking come in?…
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