Making the career change leap In 2010, I made a major career change, a huge shift to a full-time pursuit of doing what I truly love for a living. My first career was corporate: as in suits & ties, negotiations and meetings, and a steady paycheck. I don’t miss my tie collection, but some days I do miss… Continue reading How to Humbly Embrace Support in a Career Change
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Career Change: Lessons Learned and How to Avoid the Overload Trap
Making the career change leap In 2010, I made a major career change, a huge shift to a full-time pursuit of doing what I truly love for a living. My first career was corporate: as in suits & ties, negotiations and meetings, and a steady paycheck. I don’t miss my tie collection, but some days I do miss… Continue reading Career Change: Lessons Learned and How to Avoid the Overload Trap
Change on the horizon? When saying YES makes all the difference.
The Courage to Say Yes: Lessons Learned in Changing Careers For many years, I had a knack for saying both yes and no to the wrong things! This meant taking on projects and activities that distracted me from my goals, and turning away opportunities that could have opened new doors. Once I decided to change careers… Continue reading Change on the horizon? When saying YES makes all the difference.
Is saying YES the easy way out? Fire up the courage to say NO.
Saying Yes. The easy way out? Since my childhood full of Matchbox cars, G.I. Joe, and musical instruments, I’ve gravitated toward decisions and actions to please others. I’m very good at saying yes. If there’s any chance of disappointing someone with a no, I often say yes, even if that’s not the best choice for… Continue reading Is saying YES the easy way out? Fire up the courage to say NO.
Interview Series: Chris White, Post-Doc Researcher & Professional Bike Mechanic
Today we’re happy to combine our Hillseeker® Interview and Do What You Love Series by bringing you a chat with a great friend and one of the most helpful and selfless guys we know, Chris White. His story blends a love of cycling with a job doing what he loves (working with bikes!). This interview is… Continue reading Interview Series: Chris White, Post-Doc Researcher & Professional Bike Mechanic
Are you passionate about what you do?
Like or Passion? Today’s post is about the difference between liking something and being passionate about it. This is a critical topic for anyone considering making a career change or starting their own business. I’m so excited. I can hardly contain myself. I’m 24 hours into 31 hours of flights to reach an island in the… Continue reading Are you passionate about what you do?