Early in my career, I felt that decision-making was proof of my guts, or my smarts, or both. Being decisive meant forcefully judging the right course of action and then convincing and cajoling to bend actions to my will. I meet many people who still feel that...
Convinced it’s time for a shift in perspective (and to take advantage of the perks that come with it)? You’ll be happy to hear that experts believe optimism is a trait that can be learned pretty easily. “Optimism can definitely be a learned trait,” agreed Iyer, who...
Live in the moment. It sounds simple enough but we as human beings have an incredibly difficult time enjoying the moment. Why is that? I believe we tend to spend so much time replaying past moments or planning too much for the future, that we miss out on the great...
1. Sharpen your knife. In the YouEconomy, expertise is your chief commodity. Take an hour this weekend to list out all your areas of expertise, and brainstorm a few ways you can develop each of them further. 2. Mind your motives. Give with no expectation of...
“When one door closes, another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”– Alexander Graham Bell – “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at...
A financial emergency. A health crisis. A divorce. A workplace change. Life is full of tough challenges—many of them unexpected—and many of them can be difficult to overcome without inner-strength, effective coping skills and support. Here are some important things to...
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