Career Advice

The Four Pillars Of A Fulfilling Career

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You probably spend at least 50% of your waking hours at work, going to work, or thinking about work. And to be honest, that percentage is quite modest. For most of us, our career consumes almost 80% of our time and energy. It’s on our minds all the time.

It’s not a surprise that 1 out of 2 people is unhappy with their careers. We trade our precious time for frustration and money.

Ever thought about that? Four years ago, I was also frustrated with my career. And because your job plays such an important role, my whole life felt like shit.

I’m not saying you should love your work at all times and that your career should be one big party. No, some days I also don’t like my current career. But I’m 100% comfortable with the way I spend my time.

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Habits, Life Lessons

How To Make Next Year Your Best Year

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Exactly 5 years ago, I had a rough time during this time of the year. My career and life felt stuck. I had no idea what to do about it.

From the outside, it looked like I was doing well. I had my own business, a decent apartment, and a nice car. But I didn’t have any perspective. I still lived in my hometown and frankly, I was bored with my life.

Does that sound familiar? You have an okay life, and yet, it doesn’t feel right. It’s the ultimate challenge of the 21st century. Our lives are safer than ever, and yet, we feel empty.

By the end of 2013, my frustration was building up. I started blaming everything and everyone for my lack of growth.

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Personal Development

Aim High and Do Everything In Your Control to Become Your Best Self

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The world is full of paradoxes. One of the biggest is the tradeoff between having high and low expectations. It’s a prerequisite to becoming your best self.

On the one hand, we need to expect to win at life, otherwise; what’s the point of even trying? But on the other hand, we can’t be discouraged when we lose.

The two different concepts are perfectly explained by the following two quotes.

  1. “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” — Zig Ziglar
  2. “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”― Alexander Pope
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Leadership

How To Be A Leader That Inspires People To Change

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No matter how old you are or what type of role you have in life, there are times you’re a follower, and there are times you’re a leader.

I don’t care whether you’re in high school or leading a firm with 500 people, some situations require leadership.

  • When you get in trouble with your group of friends at school, there must be one person who takes ownership and apologizes.
  • When your company has to deal with a huge setback, there must be people who lead the way toward growth.
  • When your relationship with your partner is on the line, one of you must commit to improving it.

You see, when people talk and write about leadership, we often assume that you need a title to be a leader. “A CEO or president, that’s a leader,” is what most of us falsely assume.

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