Published inSmart Career Smart Money·May 21Member-onlyMastering the Modern Era: The Top 10 Skills for Success in the 21st CenturyIn this fast-paced, ever-evolving 21st century, success is no longer solely determined by traditional measures. The digital age has ushered in a new set of skills that are crucial for thriving in today’s world. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, honing these top 10 skills will…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·May 9Member-onlyWhat you need to make your job — a dream job.Do you quit if you do not see your current job as a dream job? Or can you do anything to make it as close as possible to a dream job? Do you wake up each morning dreading the thought of going to work? Do you find yourself daydreaming about…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·May 5Member-onlySeven Soft Skills to Transform Your Career — And find joy in the workplace.Skills to get you ahead and keep you there! We’ve all heard about tactics and strategies that we need to grow and reach the pinnacle of our careers. You have been told to work hard, show up, and contribute so your boss can know your impact and reward you with…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·Apr 15Member-onlyIt Turns Out Your Happiness Depends On These Five DecisionsHappiness is all about attitude. “The Pursuit of Happyness” book by Chris Gardner tells the story of a struggling salesman who was searching for happiness and stability for himself and his son. It was adapted into a movie that grossed over $300 million at the box office in 2006. That…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·Apr 8Member-onlyWhy You Need A Mentor And How To Get OneTo go far and see far, you need the help of those ahead of you. Isaac Newton said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Wouldn’t you want to see far and give yourself some competitive advantages? To go far and see far…Mentorship4 min readMentorship4 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·Apr 2Member-onlyHere’s what you need to know about making progressSudden and progress do not go together. I was recently on a road trip from Houston, TX, to Austin, TX. It wasn’t a long journey in any way. It took me about 2.5 hours to get to my destination. …Lessons Learned4 min readLessons Learned4 min read
Mar 16Member-onlyAre you a micromanager? Or do you just work for one? 5 ways to tell79% of employees have been micromanaged at least once in their career. Are you a micromanager? Okay, let’s look around the room; no one will pop their hands up and admit they micromanage. …Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Feb 20Member-onlyHere’s what you need to perform a self-assessment at work.Our career is a vital piece of our life. Not only do we spend most of our waking hours at work, but our work also dramatically influences our lives. For example, it is not uncommon for a medical doctor to have more doctor friends; cops are more closely associated with…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Feb 18Member-onlyHere’s how to fundamentally transform your life and become above averageBeing average sucks. Being average means nothing but ordinary. If you are an average person, it simply means you have no chance to stand out in the crowd. Why do I want you to ditch “Average”? Let’s go down memory lane, shall we? Remember when you were in school? Have…Lessons Learned4 min readLessons Learned4 min read
Published inSmart Career Smart Money·Feb 10Member-onlyThe Growth Mindset: What it is, and how you can have it.If you Googled the words “Growth mindset,” several definitions will come up, and you may become unsure which of the multiple descriptions you should pick. …Growth Mindset4 min readGrowth Mindset4 min read