🚀 Inefficient processes are surprisingly useful – Issue #123 When I was in college, we didn’t have cellphones or laptops that we could take to class. Yes, I know. I must be ancient. I took notes as quickly as I could in a paper notebook (been enjoying this notebook lately). I sketched diagrams and ideas…

🚀 Don’t wait for failure to occur – Issue #122 If you’ve spent time in the military, you know what PMCS is. If not, it’s an acronym for Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services. These are the checks, services, and maintenance performed before, during, and after any use of all types of equipment. Essentially, you inspect to catch…

🚀 Regain your freedom by eliminating vulnerabilities – Issue #121 🌟 🔥 Career Coaching Giveaway! 🔥 🙌 On my Instagram this week, I kicked off a giveaway contest for one free hour of coaching (worth more than $300). Check this video post to see the rules. If you are already one of my current clients, you can still win and receive another hour of coaching…

Don’t let them get away with fuzzy promotion requirements – Issue #120 It’s that time of the year. Many people are finding out if they will receive a raise or promotion. Unfortunately, most people won’t be promoted. That’s the way the numbers work. For example, the average promotion rate in 2019 was only 8.9%. If…

Be careful with your professional reputation – Issue #119 🌟 🔥 Career Coaching Giveaway! 🔥 🙌 On my Instagram this week, I’m kicking off a giveaway contest for one free hour of coaching (worth more than $300). Check this video post to see the rules. If you are already one of my current clients, you can still…

If you like raises, that is – Issue #118 I often talk about bad bosses. I guess that’s because people really need my help when they are dealing with one. However, we’ve all had a few great bosses and good managers too. Working for a leader like that certainly makes your work life more pleasant.…

Remembering faces vs. names – Issue #117 This tip is a follow up to my recent newsletter: Do Business Cards Still Matter? One of my concerns with relying on cards is that you expect them to do too much. There are better ways to stick out and become memorable (e.g., being the one up on…

Comfort is the enemy of your growth – Issue #116 “Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt No one wants to feel stressed out every day. Living with constant fear and anxiety is terrible. So, it’s not surprising that we naturally try to settle into routines and seek out the familiar. We…

Don’t use hacks to advance your career – Issue #114 “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them…

Your first month in a new job – Issue #113 When you start a new job, there is so much to learn about the role, your manager, the team, and the company. One of the essential things that you need to understand is what qualifies as “great performance.” Different companies and different managers have entirely…