If we were in a business meeting and someone said something was “future-proof,” I’d reach for my banned words money jar and fine them $20. “Future-proof” is on my banned words list because it conveys the idea that there is a state of being or condition that will automatically adapt to the future. That’s just wrong. When it comes to making a living, the world we live in requires you to continuously, consciously, dynamically adapt. With our new definition in mind, here’s how to think about future-proofing your ability to earn. Continue Reading →
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Savor every opportunity to learn something new and live in the present, because life has no guarantees. Continue Reading →
You're not giving yourself enough credit -- and you're sending the wrong message -- when you arbitrarily rank your skills. Continue Reading →
A visual designer for Club Monaco, Kevin Ling says he "does arts-and-crafts for a living." Continue Reading →
In the first five minutes of any conversation, the smartest networkers do what no one expects: they only ask questions. Continue Reading →
When she’s not building robotic arms to fix satellites in space, Natalie Panek is advocating for women in STEM and travelling the globe, exploring remote destinations with nothing but a stunning backdrop, challenging terrain, and herself. Continue Reading →
Looking for a new job? It's much like the scientific method. Here's how. Continue Reading →
Do you want a journalist or blogger to write about you or your company? Of course. All it takes is a compliment. Continue Reading →
David Liston combined teaching, fitness, and family to create his dream job. He now runs work outs in the Rose Bowl Stadium and calls it "work." Continue Reading →
We all struggle with hectic schedules, but with the right tools we can keep our sanity. Continue Reading →