Category: Work
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Should Working Parents Still Pursue Their Purpose?
What is your “purpose”? That’s a question that has been thrown around a lot in recent generations. But what does it mean, and is it realistic for busy adults to chase after it?
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Is College Worth It? Should You or Your Kid Go to College?
If you’ve looked at the cost of college tuition lately (which is typically around $10,000 and up per year), you might be asking yourself, “Should my kid go to college? Is college worth it?“ According to several studies, nearly 90% of high school graduates say they want to go to college of some sort after high school, yet only…
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How to Know If the Work You’re Doing Is Having an Impact
Do you struggle with wondering if what you’re doing is having an impact? I had an odd thought the other day. I walked into a public restroom and as I walked by one of the stalls for some reason I noticed the little sign next to the door handle on the stall that says vacant…
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The Art of Starting Something New Without Ruining What You Have
Have you ever gotten tired of the same-old stuff and decided to go down the path of starting something new in life? Maybe it’s your job, your car, your hobbies, your hair, your clothes, the music you listen to, the way the organization you work for operates, the work you do within your organization, or…
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Why Dreams Die
Have you ever wondered why dreams die? Why do people settle for lives that are less than what they imagined? How is it that too many of us (most of us) quit on our dreams and decide they’re no longer worth chasing? People talk a lot about making a difference and changing the world, and…
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The Power of Perspective: How to Balance Everything Without Losing Focus
We all get blinded by our own ambition from time to time. We get so caught up in what we want and how we see progress unfolding in our lives that we forget to back up and adjust our focus on what’s truly important around us. That’s when we need perspective. Perspective is defined as…
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How to Be a Leader Without the Title
When you’re not the one “in charge” it can be intimidating to step up and lead the people around you. But what exactly is a leader and how can you assume that role even if you don’t have a leadership title at your job? First, it’s important to understand that leadership is not a title…
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Why Your Dream Will Probably Take Forever, and Why That’s Good
Let’s face it – as men, we can be pretty impatient at times. We want what we want and we want it as soon as possible, especially for those of us who are highly driven. So it makes sense why we get frustrated when the dreams and goals we have aren’t accomplished as quickly as…