The Personal Journey
Staying Sane in an Insane World
It has been over six months since I largely checked out of the working world to recharge and "fill up the well". I'm back in the saddle, but there's no guarantee that I won't go down the same path of burn out again, given my previous M.O. Photo by tj scenes My friend, Richard, who…
Read MoreAre You Fulfilling Your Destiny?
While journaling recently, I wrote the following question: "Have I fulfilled my destiny?" Have I met the promise of what others saw in me at an early age? For many, family and teachers are the first ones to see our talent, encourage us and see who we could become in the future–for example, a fine…
Read MoreWhen It’s Time to Fire Yourself
A study by consulting firm, BlessingWhite showed that just 31% of employees are engaged at work. That leaves a boat load of people who don’t want to be at work. My experience is that a majority of professionals hang on to a job when they should be walking away. Think about your current position. Now…
Read MoreA Place of No Answers
In our everyday life, we yearn for answers. A solution to a sticky relationship problem, a confirmation that a project will be completed on time, a knowing that the new hire will work out, a tip on where to find the special ingredient for a new recipe. Photo by dannysullivan. Recently, I told a colleague,…
Read MoreOn Being Fifty: Lost in the Wilderness
I am trying to make peace with being fifty years old. When I turned fifty last May, I moved into a new Nielsen demographic, as if I was suddenly a less avid viewer, more resistant to buying certain products, and not as quick to tune into the hot new show. Actually, I've been that way…
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