I think it was way, way back in graduate school that someone first suggested I read Kaleel Jamisno’s little masterpiece, "The Nibble Theory and The Kernel of Power". The book’s subtitle is, "A book about Leadership, Self-empowerment, and Personal Growth". Working through the exercises in the book helped me understand the Core Belief that has…
First a bit of a context … and then some more tips. I’ve been teaching Stress Management workshops since 1983. My tendency is to teach what I’m learning (which is how I got involved in Anger Management for Men but that’s a whole other story). In 1983 my life and job sucked big time —…
Newsletter reader SC sent in this Gremlin story: I thought I’d let you know that I really enjoyed thetheme of this newsletter as this is a struggle I oftenface. I’ve used the 10-minute writing technique before andsometimes that works wonders (not always for methough). If nothing else, it gets all the negativestuff out on the…
You’re fed up with your current MacJob! Who can blame you? So you quit but have no new job lined up. Since you: aren’t living at home, your parents have no plans of providing free accomodations or supporting you financially, therefore, need a new job. What do you do for work? Let’s assume you have…
This one is for Francesca… FLOWING WITH THE RIVER Flowing with the RiverOnly easy is,If you like the RiverLiquid are. The RiverNever caresWhere it is going. It’s Destination fixed,Determined throughoutThe aeons. It existsSolely to Flow,To move,To feedIn passing theBirds,Insects,And animals. It moves throughoutThe dayAnd night.It hasno beginning,Nor any real endAndYet connectsThe GenesisTo the Terminus. It’s…
A question that faces many of us — one that I struggle with — is, "When do I let go of that which pays to do that which I truly love." I suspect there is a point of no return. A place where, once you are past it, you can no longer go back. A…
Whether you have a clear or fuzzy picture of your future, it’s important that you stay on track to that Vision. Here’s an easy way to do that. This idea comes from Francesca Blackstock of Tantric Path. Francesca suggests that each morning you ask yourself these 3 questions: Am I with who I want to…
I know few feelings more frustrating that having ‘that urge’ to create — in my case to write — and, yet when I move to write… nothing. My muse dances away. Which got me thinking, as I sit here somewhat empty headed… "What kind of dance do my Muse and I do?" And, why? Anyone…
And, aspiring GENRE BUSTERSâ„¢. For several years I’ve wanted to develop and launch a career Action Group for creative, eclectic, multitalented, and/or unconventional professionals – in other words Genre Bustersâ„¢. This group would provide a forum for Genre Bustersâ„¢ to: · Clarify your Career Dreams and make them real and actionable, · Understand your Vocational Interests, Values,…
Last post I promised I talk more about Macro Niches… and I will. But, I wanted to share an exciting discovery. One of my favourite author’s on Careers is Barbara Sher. She’s just released a new book: It’s a very special book if you are a multi-talented professional. Here’s an excerpt from the chapter titled,…