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Living in the Corporate World
40 Hours?
“Lost time is never found again.“~Benjamin Franklin Have you even thought much about why the standard work week is 40 hours? In all the years that I was punching a clock I found ways to fill those hours. A lot of that time was filled with chatting with co-workers, email, reading the newspaper or... »
Taking Your Time
They often say time is money. But it isn’t… Time is life. Time is all we have. When you run out of money you will be forced to find a way to make more, but when you run out of time (life) that’s it. You can’t buy more time. If that is true shouldn’t we... »
Where is the Cheese?
About a year ago a co-worker of mine told me about the book Who Moved My Cheese? written by Spencer Johnson, M.D. I was in a period where I was unhappy with my corporate job and just kept going back everyday. I really didn’t expect things to change, but I kept going back day after day... »
Too Big to Fail
The one concept I have had the biggest problem with in the last year or so of economic downturn is the concept of “Too Big to Fail”. Seriously, what the heck is up with that. As a small business owner and an individual who is always thinking up new business ideas (some serious, most just... »
Time Doesn’t Wait
I started growing my hair long during my senior year of high school. I followed that with a beard as soon as it started growing in enough that I didn’t look like a fool. I had the pony tail and goatee throughout my ski bum and college years. But that came to a screeching halt... »
Is Climbing the Ladder Right for You?
Are you in an industry where climbing the ladder is a wise thing to do? Everyone is different. We all have different needs. It is not my intention to bash those who choose to climb the ladder. I am only trying to point out that climbing the ladder doesn’t work for everyone and that... »
The Changing Workplace
The workplace has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Computers are on every desk. Work is almost completely computer driven. The number of telecommuters is increasing. The connectivity of the world is allowing people to work from home and not miss a beat. The other night I was flipping through TV channels looking for something... »
Working Hours
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain For over 7 years I worked a steady 40 hour per week job. I worked 8 to 5 with a one hour lunch 5 days a week. Have you ever stopped to think about why you... »
Banker Jeans
Fresh out of college I was desperate for a job where I could use my degree in business but I was too nervous to follow my own dreams and open my own business. After a few weeks of trying to find a job I broke down, cut my hair, put on my only collared... »