The One Investment that Always Pays Off

The One Investment that Always Pays Off What I love about the new year is that it gives us all the chance to make a fresh start. It’s a time to set goals, make a plan, and take action to invest in ourselves. What would you like this year to be about for you? What does success look like and how will you know when you’ve achieved it? The “No Regrets” Life Taking advantage of the new year is crucial because, in real life, there’s no such thing as a “do over”. And that’s why I’m such a fan of living a “no regrets” life. These days, if there’s something I really want to do but my fear or anxiety or frugal nature are holding me back, I will push myself to do that thing. Whether it’s learning to do a handstand (yes, I did one the other day!), sending an email request to someone I don’t know (yet), or paying to join one of the top Mastermind groups in my field, I have benefitted greatly from taking the action. But I haven’t always been this way. Back in the day, I DID let those things hold me back. And it’s those “acts of omission” that can lead to regret. If I had a chance to do it over, here’s one thing I would change: I would have invested in myself even more. The Effort is Never Wasted The fact is, when you invest in yourself, the effort is never wasted. Investing in yourself is completely portable. You carry it with you wherever you go, even if your learning shows up in different, indirect ways. There may not be a direct line between your history degree and your legal career, but I’ll bet you’re applying the critical thinking skills you picked up in college and benefitting from the connections you made. And the biggest gain from training for a marathon may be the second order effect of building confidence, and not just cardiovascular fitness. When you invest in yourself, the skills, experiences and connections you make are all yours to keep and assets to build on, leverage and share in an endless variety of ways. It’s Crucial to Your Ongoing Success The time, money, and energy you invest to grow your skills, knowledge and experience are crucial to your future success. And it’s not “once and done” but rather an ongoing process of lifetime learning. And when you reach out and learn from others, it shortens the time it takes to succeed because you’re not reinventing the wheel. I like to find the best in the field and learn from them because it’s the most efficient and effective way. Now that I’ve gotten my priorities straight and learned to invest in myself, I thought you might like to know where I’m placing some of my investment chips right now. The Investments I’m Making Here are some of the things I’ve been investing in to get my new year off to a great start and make 2017 a breakthrough year. Business Coach:I’m renewing the contract with a group that helps entrepreneurs put structure and accountability into their businesses. These are experts who provide proven strategies, tools and systems to help me multiply the success of my business tenfold (or 10X, as they like to say). Mastermind:I’ve re-upped my membership in one of the top Mastermind groups in my industry. It’s a peer group that provides me with great ideas, advice, and support as I look to make 2017 a breakthrough year for my business. Presentation Skills:No matter how good you are as a speaker, it helps to improve and refine. And since I like to learn from the very best, I’ve invested in Victoria Labalme’s Rock the Room ® system, which has a virtual training portion and a live event. Victoria is the consummate professional chosen by top executives from Starbucks, Google, Microsoft and IBM (among many others) when they need to impress others, whether it’s speaking on stage to 10,000 or in a critical meeting one-to-one. By the way, I’ll be at Victoria’s Rock the Room ® Live training event in Los Angeles, March 3-5, and it would be great to see you there! Reading:I’ve just committed to reading at least 2 books a month â€" one related to my field and a second that’s unrelated. That’s because you get the best ideas by connecting ideas from one arena to another. That cross-fertilization is one of the ways that innovative and creative thinking happen. Fitness:In addition to going to my CrossFit gym three times a week when I’m at home, I’ve committed to finding a local CrossFit gym when I’m traveling. That way, I can sprinkle in a session or two in between days when I do Fitness Blender's YouTube workout videos and stay fit and strong while I’m away too. Personal Brand and Style:A few years ago, I finally threw in the towel and admitted needing help when it comes to clothes, shoes, accessories and so forth. Not only did I lack the time, I just didn't have a knack for it. That’s when I invested in a proper Stylist (Jacqueline Allen, founder of Edit London; and by the way, she works with men too) who helps me “look the part”. If only I had done this much earlier in my career. With a proper wardrobe and style, I would have felt more confident and, therefore, probably gotten ahead sooner as well! Don’t Be Stingy When I’m creating my informal investment “budget”, I often have to remind myself that it’s okay to give myself the “royal treatment”, and that this is not the time to be stingy. This means  I make a conscious choice to carve out the time, apply my energies, and set aside some funds. In fact, setting aside these budget items makes it fun to go shopping” and decide how I’m going to spend that time, energy and money! Just as I am my most valuable and portable asset, the same is true for you. This means allocating some time, energy and money for investing in yourself. How Will You Invest in Yourself This Year? So how about you? Roll the clock forward to the end of the year. Where do you want to be then? What would have made the year a great success for you? What investments do you need to make now to create those successful outcomes? Get Things Going with Career Mastery Kickstart 2017 â€" It’s Free! One easy way to start investing in yourself is to join me and 13 other experts in Career Masteryâ„¢ Kickstart 2017. This free event will help you get your career off to a great start this year, and provide momentum for you to advance and succeed… while also having fun along the way. Along with getting actionable Tips for advancing your career and achieving your goals at work, you’ll likely find inspiration for where you’d benefit from investing a little more time and energy this year. Learn more about Career Masteryâ„¢ Kickstart 2017, and I look forward to sharing the collective wisdom of 14 career and leadership experts to help you advance in your career and get the year off to a great start! 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Is it a Reason or an Excuse

Is it a Reason or an Excuse If your child is hurt, what’s the first thing you do? You drop everything and make your child the first priority. You do this in other situations too. Try to imagine your career transition as a priority of the same magnitude. It’s not about not having the time; it’s about making the time. It’s too easy to push it to the side.  Of course, there’s a difference between a reason and an excuse. The former is a legitimate demand on you or your time. Maybe you just started a new job and need to see if it is a fit. Maybe you won’t be vested in the retirement fund in your company for another six months and it’s really worth waiting that out. Maybe there are other extenuating circumstances: your mate just had surgery, your parents are failing. Believe me, there are a multitude of good reasons to stay in your job a little longer if you need to. Then there are the excuses. “I’ve got to sign up for the bowling league on the day I planned to work on my career.”  â€œI just had to see that concert.”  â€œI don’t want to give up two weeks’ vacation.” “I’ll do it tomorrow.”  Which makes me ask:  What day of the week is called “Tomorrow”? The point is when something is important to you â€" when it qualifies as urgent â€" you make the time. Here’s another thought: At the end of your life, do you want to say that you tried and possibly failed or that you didn’t try at all?         This helped me during my career transition; because I knew I would kick myself later if I didn’t at least look into coaching and try to start a business, even if I failed miserably. I couldn’t have lived with myself if I had copped out because of excuses. Action step: Make a chart in your journal with Reasons on the left side and Excuses on the right. Study each category seriously and decide what reasons you have for a legitimate postponement of your ideal career search and what reasons you have that are possibly stalling tactics. is a certified career coach and founder of HallieCrawford.com. Her team of coaches helps people find their dream job and make it a reality. She is regularly featured as an expert in the media including the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and US News World Report. Visit her website at  www.HallieCrawford.com  for more information about her teams career coaching services and to sign up for a complimentary consultation. Schedule a free consult with HallieCrawford.com today

Hiring Professional Resume Writers

Hiring Professional Resume WritersWhen it comes to job interviewing, one of the most effective ways of showcasing your abilities and talents is to use multiple choice questions on resume writing. While a single interview does not have a lot of time to give a detailed explanation of your past work experience, a lengthy resume certainly presents you in a favorable light. For an expert resume writer, this will be an ideal mode of letting him or her know more about you.What kind of interview do you have on your resume? Do you want to make an impression, or just aim to present a general overview of your history and achievements? How about seeking answers to a few questions? You will definitely want to get an interview so as to tell about your skills and abilities, but do you have a high opinion of the interviewer's judgment?The trick is to take advantage of what the interviewer is looking for when he or she asks you for an interview. For example, if you are asked to discuss some experienc es during your internship, you might consider addressing the interviewer's question as such:'During my internship, I was given a very important project. After the project ended, I learned that the boss had considered some aspects of the project which he felt were non-essential to achieve the goals set by him. I discussed this with the boss during my next meeting and he agreed to reorganize the project around these points.'Some professional resume writers use multiple choice questions on resume writing because they can always put you in front of potential employers. However, there are a number of other advantages to hiring professional resume writers. Here are a few of them:A resume can be made to look as professional as possible by choosing the right questions for writing. In resume writing, a question is usually divided into two parts: The first part usually includes some basic information about the job candidate such as the position and the desired title. The second part is genera lly used to ask the applicant for a specific answer.Since you want to present yourself in the best possible light, make sure that the questions are focused, specific, and yes, even a little test answers. Try to choose multiple choice questions that do not solely focus on your past work experience but also consider your skills and interests.

Kim Kardashian Wests Secret to Achieving Inbox Zero

Kim Kardashian West's Secret to Achieving Inbox Zero Achieving inbox zeroâ€"that rare moment where you have no unread emailsâ€"is right up there with running a marathon and quitting pizza on the list of incredible accomplishments. Kim Kardashian West says she does it every day. So what’s her secret? In a recent interview with The Cut, Kardashian West shared her secret, which requires the utmost daily discipline. “At the end of the night, I delete everything,” she said. “If I feel like the conversation will continue, I will keep an email.” “You just can’t let it bother you. I definitely delete as I go,” she said. “I multitask. I’m doing it right now,” she told the interviewer. Experts in the career space say you can develop tricks of your own to achieving inbox zero. Some recommend treating your inbox like a “to-do list,” keeping only items that require an action on your part. Others recommend messaging tools like Slack, which help minimize email volume. The benefits of reducing email bulk include wasting less time throughout your work day along with reducing your own stress levels â€" imagine if you didn’t have to constantly think about the people you should be replying to. Kardashian West admits her routine is difficult. “It’s honestly gotten overwhelming, though, having to keep the inbox at zero. It’s hard,” she told The Cut. But she also extends her philosophy to text messages, as well. So the trick is, once you’ve gotten to zero, work to make it habitual, like anything else that makes you more productiveâ€"and soon it will be just a part of your daily life.

Brent Orsuga - Work It Daily

Brent Orsuga - Work It Daily Recruiter Info Name: Brent Orsuga Title: President Email: brent@pinnaclegrowthadvisors.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/borsuga Phone: 602-538-7044 Company Info Company: Pinnacle Growth Advisors Location: Scottsdale, AZ Website: pinnaclegrowthadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pinnacle-growth-advisors?trk=top_nav_home Twitter: @pgrowthadvisors Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinnaclegrowthadvisorsaz For Job Candidates Preferred Method To Be Contacted By A Candidate: Phone Preferred Process For Following Up On Application: Call, email or text me. Things That Impress You In A Candidate: Someone who is responsive and engaged as this makes the process goes smooth. Things Candidates Must Include To Be Considered For Job: LinkedIn profile and contact info. Things That Will Disqualify A Candidate From Getting Considered: Not being responsive to me. Can Candidates Apply For Multiple Positions And Not Get Penalized?: Yes Recruiter's Perspective What's your favorite quote? Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. - Napolean Hill What do you like to do in your free time? Play basketball, workout, read, and spend time with family. In a sentence, why do you enjoy working at your company? Helping people find a better company to grow with personally and professionally. In a sentence, how does your company have fun on a regular basis? By helping people find a new role. In a sentence, how would you describe the employees at your company? Closers Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

Why Im Not Friends With Stay-At-Home Moms

Why Im Not Friends With Stay-At-Home Moms As a mom who both works and works from home, I often find myself in a funny, in-between world of working moms and stay-at-home moms.Im most certainly a working mom (well, arent we all really?), and I likely work too much (hello, otherbei business owners) but thats not what were talking about today. I want to know why its so hard for me, as a working mom, to maintain my friendships with my stay-at-home mom friends.The Working Mom RoutineMy sons day care workers (and anyone else who might interface with me during the day) naturally assume I dont work, since Im often home during the day and Im able to take my son to the occasional daytime appointment. Yet, stay-at-home moms know I work, because my son isnt home (hes at daycare) and I dont have time for mid-day park meet ups, kids activity classes, or play dates.Yet, even though Im working from home I find myself in the same daily grind many women who work outside the home do wake up, ideally ea rly so I can squeeze a mini yoga session in before my son gets up get everyone out the door in one piece tackle all the work fires maybe eat lunch run errands and tackle more work fires pick my son up from daycare do dinner, bath, bedtime and then its either more emails, client visits, or attending a work event, or hopefully I get to spend a couple hours with my husband, then bed and repeat.The Stay-at-Home Mom RoutineStay-at-home moms have their own intensive schedule, as well, because theyre keeping the day of the household moving forward, yet with the accomplishment of having little ones in tow. Between meals and nap times, there isnt a lot of flexibility throughout the day. The thing is, even if I had some time in my schedule to meet a stay-at-home mom friend for coffee or lunch they likely dont have the same time free. Heck, even trying to have a phone call to catch up can be tough. Ive been playing phone tag with one friend who stays at home with her toddler twins for over a month.The Bottom LineThe real reason why my friendships have strayed with my stay-at-home mom friends and, to be honest, with many of my friends in general is because having children keeps us so busy, and frankly it keeps us pretty tired as well. With early wakeups seven days a week, theres no way I want to stay out late socializing. This mama needs to sleep. And even though I dont consciously think I prioritize sleep over catching up with friends after my son is in bed, Im pretty sure I do. In the end, it seems that life circumstances are just pulling me and the stay-at-home set in separate directions and its nobodys fault.Resources for MomsAre you a working mom? We have resources for you. Check out Working Mom Guilt Is Real 16 Moms Weigh In On How They Deal and 10 Working Mom Secrets to Keeping the Chaos at westindischer lorbeer for advice from women in the same boat.Stay-at-home mom? Read If Stay-at-Home Mom Was a Profession, This is How Much it Would Pay. And if youre lookin g for a flexible, part-time gig, 10 Part-Time Work Options That Moms Will Actually Love has you answer.--Jennifer Mayer supports parents through pregnancy, birth, new parenthood and the transition back to work. Shes the founder of Baby Caravan, a birth postpartum doula agency and Baby Caravan at Work, a corporate consulting practice based in New York City. Jennifer lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

The Basics of What Are 10 Rules for Writing a Professional Resume You Will be Able to Learn From Beginning Today

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