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How to Tell a "Who-Do" from a "Guru": Part 1

by | May 7, 2010

I don’t know if it’s something in the water or the air lately, but I’ve been in several internet conversations recently about “gurus” and how to differentiate them from the posers out there, as you seek advice for whatever ails you, life-wise, career-wise…whatever-wise. I’m not sure who stuck something in the internet’s collective craw, but now I can certainly tell you that my craw has been stuck. So allow me to spill some wisdom on you. I seem to have lost my Band-Aids ® and well…these thoughts have to go somewhere. (Beg pardon. Excuse me. So sorry about your new shoes.)

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The two rules of procrastination: 1) Do it today. 2) Tomorrow will be today tomorrow. ~Author Unknown

by | May 4, 2010

I get some sick thrill out of pulling a project together at the last minute, but this approach is doomed to failure in the context of grad school and full-time employment. This semester I have decided that in order for me to maintain some balance in life and conquer procrastination, I would need to make some changes.

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It's the End of the World as We Know It, And I Feel Fine

by | May 3, 2010

Have you set aside aspects of yourself as you pursue the “next steps” in your career? Are there ways to incorporate these aspirations and skills into your current job? What risks are you willing to take to create more fulfillment in your life and career?

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Do What You Value!

by | Apr 23, 2010

Doing what you value is a powerful idea that should carry over into your everyday life and your work.
Here are some ways I am trying to live up to my own expectations.

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What Do YOU Value?

by | Apr 21, 2010

During a job search, it’s tempting to let your values take a back seat to getting the “right” job. It’s easy to spend more time looking at the duties listed in the job posting than looking at what isn’t found there: benefits, values, and institutional culture. Day in and day out, the overall picture of the position is what keeps us happy, motivated, and contributing to the success of our university, and to ourselves as people. Our job descriptions are not our life descriptions, people!

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#jobhunt No. 10: Round 2-Electric Boogaloo!

by | Apr 15, 2010

So now I’m starting the search over again, but it feels like a lot less pressure this time…. I’ve been rejected. It’s not fun. But I’ve learned it’s not the end of the world either.

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