“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success.” ~ Lao Tzu Stop waiting! Dreams are changeable and also renewable. What you imagined at one life-stage to be your dream, may no longer be interesting. Revisit the dream. Some ideas do not stand the test of time while others continue to grow and command your attention.

“Breathe. Speak more slowly. Notice the quality of your voice. Slow down!” 80% of jobs are found through networking your network Whether or not you are currently engaged in a job search, networking is a fundamental activity that should be embraced for numerous reasons. With time at a premium for most working adults, adding more to an already full schedule may feel like another obligation. It’s true that unless there is a clear intention and purpose, attending an event with a

Whether or not you are currently engaged in a job search, networking is a fundamental activity that should be embraced for numerous reasons. With time at a premium for most working adults, adding more to an already full schedule may feel like another obligation. It’s true that unless there is a clear intention and purpose, attending an event with a general notion of making contacts is unrealistic. It requires a plan. We recommend the 3-3-3 approach as a minimum goal for any e

2. Create a Plan Determine when and how you’ll accomplish each item on your daily list – will you need help, supplies, etc.? 3. Prioritize by Importance It’s inevitable that sometimes you’ll have to cut items off your to-do list, so decide early what the most important items are and prioritize. 4. Prioritize by Urgency You’ll need to get to those projects that have urgent deadlines so leave the ones that are due next week for later. 5. Break Down Large Tasks If your list