More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Nothing is comparable to the special kind of pain felt when a close mentor transitions. The pain is often associated with memories or moments that we’ve had with them, but more so the lessons they didn’t have time to teach us. It’s as if our personal journeys have lost direction, […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. According to the Education Advisory Board data, 69% of first-generation college students say the main reason they attend college is to help their families. The problem is, most of these students end up feeling guilty about pursuing a college education. Furthermore, the pressure to succeed is overwhelming, and the idea […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Some believe that being an entrepreneur is the worst job on the planet. Why? Because all the complex problems that the smartest people in your team can not solve are pushed back to you. And when things start going south, it’s you that needs to come up with the solutions. […]
More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay. Did you know that 48% of business owners grew up in an entrepreneurial family? Growing up in a family business provides you with hands-on experience that no book nor formal education can provide. The family business teaches you the ins and outs of running a business and the implications of […]
In college, we all have one primary goal–get that degree. Yet, the importance of forming meaningful connections often goes unnoticed. And it’s not because you skipped a couple of lectures, it’s just that networking doesn’t fit into the organic-chemistry syllabus or world history discussions. Experts agree that the most connected people are often the most […]
Call it what you want—getting fired, discharged, laid off, retrenched, or receiving your pink slip—losing your job hurts. Strangely enough, job loss ranks among the highest in stress when compared to other life-altering events such as death, divorce, and severe illness. There are times when losing one’s job doesn’t come as a big surprise. And […]
Remember how easy it was to make friends as a kid? Kids can meet other kids on the playground and instantly form friendships that somehow last a lifetime. Yet, as you grow older, you notice that building and maintaining relationships is not as simple as it used to be. One of the things that contribute […]
Nothing is ever set in stone. Not your hair color, not where you live, and certainly not your career path. You should be realistic, of course, but never self-limiting. We often hear success stories of how people traded their careers to follow their passions and ended up striking gold. Well, following your passion might be […]
Nothing is comparable to the special kind of pain felt when a close mentor transitions. The pain is often associated with memories or moments that we’ve had with them, but more so the lessons they didn’t have time to teach us. It’s as if our personal journeys have lost direction, and we find ourselves suddenly […]
One of the most important things in our lives are the relationships that we have with other people. So, it’s time for us to have an honest conversation about being there for others. Look at all the loving people within your inner circle. They’re always there for you, but have you considered who is there […]
