"Ms Frederick noticed a 'dishevelled' looking girl accompanied by a well-dressed man and immediately knew something was wrong". Amazing story!
Just wanted to post something that I have come across, I have found a site that gives a list of writing jobs. https://www.writersincharge.com/blog/, you can get paid to write articles for different companies. This is a great way to earn money in my opinion. I am currently working on submitting my articles for some of these sites now, I will update my information once they are submitted.
Earl Nightingale in his speech The Strangest Secret gave this phenomenal statistic about success:
"Take any hundred people at the start of their working careers and follow them for forty years until they reach retirement age, and here's what you'll find, according to the Social Security Administration:
Only one will be wealthy.
Four will be financially secure.
Five will continue working, not because they want to but because they have to.
Thirty six will be dead.
Fifty four will be dead broke — dependent on their meager Social Security checks, relatives, friends, even charity for a minimum standard of living.
That's 5 percent successful, 95 percent unsuccessful."
You know, I find it fascinating.
Only five out of a hundred people will be successful.
In fact, I'll take it a step further and say the only person happy with their achievenents will be the guy or gal who is the one percent.
Success back in the days was hard.
If your parents were poor, that was it - you'd end up poor.
If your parents were doctors, congratulations - you had a bright future in front of you.
Nowadays, underdogs like us can win.
There are more opportunities in the world than any other time in history.
College drop-outs sell their website and become millionaires.
Single moms start their own business, inspire tens of thousands of people and make lots of money in the process.
What about you?
Hi guys, hope you find this article helpful.
10 lies we must stop telling ourselves
I'm too scared to start my own business. You don't have a fear of starting your own business. You have a fear of suffering when you finally do. This is a key distinction. Once you've made that distinction, face your fear, and take the leap. The benefits far outweigh any negative repercussions. Let's face it, you're not getting any younger. Start that business now.
My company has a cut-throat culture. More than most. Your company is not the most competitive on the planet. It's your little bubble. Stop using this as an excuse. Do good work. If fact, do good work all the time. Worry about yourself. Compete with yourself. You'll be fine.
My coworkers are trying to undermine me. People are not out to get you. They don't care about you, they care about themselves. It's not about you. Figure this out, and get on with your life.
I didn't go to the right school, so I'll never get that big job. If you're insecure about your education, go back to school. Or get over it. Either way, you need to get past your thought that your education is holding you back. The most successful people I know went to very average schools or no school at all.
There is an in-crowd at my company. If there is a click culture in your company who cares? We're all adults here. If you feel alienated then don't seek social affirmation at work. Get involved in a productive extracurricular activity with a social element. I love CrossFit. It's healthy, social, and supportive. You don't need your colleagues to feel part of the in-crowd. Create your own in-crowd.
I don't live in the right city to pursue my dreams. Many great opportunities can happen remotely because of today's technologies. We live in a true global village. Ready to take the plunge and leave your current city? Head over to Jobbatical, and hit the road.
I can't leave it all, I have a mortgage and a family, and roots. These are very real things. But at what cost are you trading for happiness? If your family loves you when you leave they will still see you. You create roots wherever you land. Mortgages aren't exclusive to your city. You can sell your home and change your life.
I'm way too old for that, this generation laughs at guys/gals my age. I run a digital marketing agency. We work with demanding clients. They want to work with good people.
Good work trumps age every time. Be good at what you do, the rest will fall into place.
I'm way too young for that, this is an old boy network. See #8.
I don't have the time. This one makes me insane. Want more time? Stop binge watching TV shows.
Get up earlier, and stop saying you don't have time. You do. You don't have your priorities straight.
Reference checks can make or break a manager’s final hiring decision. Don’t wait until the last minute to gather up your list of solid reference referrals. Here’s a summary of useful tips extracted from this Awesome article on Quintessential.com:
Avoid “to whom it may concern” recommendation letters - employers prefer to connect directly with people who can speak about your strengths and weaknesses.
Keep References OFF your resume - provide a list of references on a separate sheet but first wait until you’re asked.
Think Strategic References Choices - select people who will provide an honest assessment but make sure they have positive things to say about you.
Get all the Details - make sure you have all details about the people you select (full name, current title, company name, business address, daytime phone, email, cell phone, etc.).
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Have you ever had an interview go horribly horribly wrong? I had one last month that ripped me apart and I think I really bombed it. I was doing some online research about bad interviews and I found this satire article (http://thecooperreview.com/google-amazon-facebook-secrets-hiring-best-people/) and I wonder if what happened was really a test. They left me to figure a lot of stuff out on my own and I failed because I panicked, and I wish I could go back in time and approach it creatively and with confidence.
I'd be surprised if some companies act intentionally annoying to test candidate patience, but I just thought people might find this article interesting because you never know WHY things are going horribly and you never know if it could mean something!
Our friends at Business Insider came up w this interesting collection...(thought it might prove a cautionary tale...) http://www.businessinsider.com/strangest-things-people-have-done-in-a-job-interview-2017-1?utm_content=buffer43612&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer http://www.businessinsider.com/strangest-things-people-have-done-in-a-job-interview-2017-1?utm_content=buffer43612&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer #jobsearch. #interview. #funnystory
Got this in my daily news email this morning and thought I'd share with our community. We'll have to keep our eyes open for more info!
Great article from Fast Company on the Gig Economy...
"The gig economy has been on the rise for several years, and many reports point to a continued trend in American workers taking on both side gigs and cobbling together a living from a hodgepodge of short-term work or longer-term contracted jobs.
Findings from Adobe revealed that as many as one-third of the 1,000 U.S. office workers they polled had a second job and more than half (56%) predicted we would all have multiple jobs in the future. The annual report from Upwork and the Freelancers Union found that more people than ever are choosing to freelance, up to 55 million this year, or 35% of the total U.S. workforce. As many as 81% of traditional workers they surveyed said they would "be willing to do additional work outside of [their] primary job if it was available and enabled [them] to make more money."
https://www.fastcompany.com/3066905/the-future-of-work/how-the-gig-economy-will-change-in-2017
Simon Sinek offers great insight into recognizing individual drivers and strengths. Read his book, Ted Talks, website https://www.startwithwhy.com/LearnYourWhy.aspx and etc....lots of great resources.
Active US military and US veterans can access his course for a $10 admin fee.
"Your Why is the purpose, cause, or belief that inspires you to do What you do. Simon Sinek's online Why Discovery course guides you through a step-by-step process to discover your Why Statement. Your Why provides you with clarity, meaning and direction. It is a filter through which you can make decisions, every day, to bring your cause to life. A Why Statement is one sentence that captures your unique contribution and impact. The contribution is the real actionable part of your Why. The impact is the condition you wish to leave the people and world around you. Together, these two components provide fulfillment for you and those you serve."