Oct 16 2008
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We ask this question to check for understanding. We can also gain insight by questioning ourselves. When grasping new knowledge, it’s useful to both discover what we are newly aware of and then to express that realization.
Sep 09 2008
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I’ve found delightful work to be an illusive experience for many folks. Often it’s more effective to approach the discovery of delightful work in multiple and varied ways. Sometimes we need to sneak up on our own minds to extract the wisdom within. Other times we can set an intention and go for a full frontal exploration. And sometimes it works well to release long-held beliefs in order to consider what might reveal itself.
Jun 30 2008
Published by Tom Volkar under Career Guidance | Email This Post
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This is the commencement address you probably won’t hear.
It’s my life’s work to help others find their work life freedom. I believe that work life happiness and work life freedom go hand in hand. In terms of the work choices available to new graduates and their willingness to seize their work life freedom, not a lot has changed in the 35 years since I’ve graduated college.
New graduates with technical skills can generally find higher-paying entry-level employment. But this message is for well-rounded, right–brained, Bachelor of Arts grads – the modern day generalists and renaissance men and women.
Jun 09 2008
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Somehow we have lost our way when it comes to our work. Most of us may believe that it’s possible to enjoy delightful work, but how much of our work is actually delightful?
Jun 03 2008
Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post
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Many talk about the wonderful freedoms of self-employment, but they wait to make their move. They have made up all kinds of reasons why now just isn’t the right time. But if they take the time to look within, they know they’re lying to themselves.
Here’s the truth. Most folks are more ready to make their move than they give themselves credit for.
Dec 12 2007
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There are nine ingredients to finding work you love and these ingredients are influencing your search whether you’re aware of them or not.The surest way to clearly hear your true work calling is to deliberately work through all nine essential ingredients by journaling your realizations and conclusions as you go.
Oct 24 2007
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Curiously and whimsically wondering is the right approach for this essential question. Curiosity keeps our inquiry light and speculative, rather than stressful and anxious.
It’s funny how so many folks sheepishly explain their lack of success or focused clarity by claiming they’ve yet to grow up.
Sep 12 2007
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Some are born with such a compelling drive that their true calling surfaces early and they pursue it their entire lives. For others, it may take decades of active pursuit.
We complicate the process way too much because of our fears. It can be far easier than we make it.
