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Your Calling: Deserving It vs. Working For It
More people know what their true calling is than conventional wisdom would indicate. In our instant productivity, cash-oriented society, the emphasis tends to be placed on how fast and often we are receiving a pay check, and what we are doing about making it larger. As a result we often pigeon hole ourselves into whatever …
The “Magical” In Life…No Wand Required (A Featured Post on Brazen Careerist!)
Hold on to the magical, if you believe in it. And if you don’t believe, start. And you will have to put forth some effort and define “magic” in whatever way suits you best, since it is a million things to a million people. But I am sure you know what I mean by “magic”, …
8 Reasons that Volunteering Sucks. (So Far…)
“When you volunteer in your community, you get back far more than you put in.” “No matter what your skills are, you can use them to make a difference through volunteering.” “Volunteering will help you develop a resume and skills that will make it easier to find a job in tougher times.” “Volunteering is a …
Making Friends vs. Becoming Friends
We often see those terms as being interchangeable. Indeed when I am speaking casually I often use them as such. But they are not. According to Merriam-Webster, the first listed current definition of “make” is; “to cause to happen” The first current definition for “become” given by the same dictionary is; “to come into existence”. …
What DON’T You Want? (A Featured Post on Brazen Careerist!)
Being goal oriented is important. Most people know that. It gives one a focus. A target. Something to both visualize from the spiritual standpoint, and something for which to plan from a more earthly standpoint. Yet goals are things which we have not yet achieved. Which means they are in the future. Which means there …
