photo credit: star5112 by my friend Debra Benton This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease and discomfort…
by my dear friend Debra Benton It’s true that we learn from our mistakes, but the wise young businessperson corrects his/her mistakes before they are made. What mistakes should you be weary of? I surveyed 100 CEOs to reveal the “seven career sins” that sabotage success. 1. Focusing on tasks not people. If you invest…
“Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.” Bertrand Russell 5 Easy Ways of Being Noticed 1. Speak Up: How do you expect others to be aware of your ideas, if you don’t speak up and voice your opinion. Learn to get out of your comfort zone,…
“Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things.” ~Samuel M. Shoemaker by my dear friend Debra Benton When I was young and trying to find my way in the business world, I applied for jobs that sometimes only interested me in one area, and nowhere else. But the…
Search For A Job That Meets Your Specs But Also Your Values by my dear friend and mentor Debra Benton If you find yourself job hunting, be sure to take time to search for your values as well as your next job. Stressful work can ‘over time’ cause you to forget what’s important to you,…
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"Hello Im Ivan: vagabond, mystic in training, blogger, teacher, student of life. Welcome to my little home on the net, where I hope to share ideas and insights to help you lead a deeply fulfilling life."
This is a journey of discovering inner peace and doing work that matters, so you can live the life you truly want, and be able to share your talents with the world. Will you join me?
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Unless you deeply understand freedom "for", you will always take freedom "from" for granted.
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