I know we’re already into the second week of the year but it just seems refreshing to remind ourselves it’s the beginning of a brand New Year. Forget the past and focus on the future you are creating with meaningful work -- and a life of purpose.
********************** " Work is love made visible.
And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste,
it is better that you should leave your work
and sit at the gate of the temple
and take alms of those who work with joy." ~ Kahlil Gibran
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Goals for 2010. Although we’re now well into the New Year it’s not too late to decide what 2010 is going to hold for you. Click here to outline what you will accomplish this year. The Power of Goals - 2010.
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Okay, Joanne and I are counting the days until the No More Mondays Cruise February 20-25. We’d love to meet you and hear about the ideas you’re developing to make this your best year ever!
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Sigmund Freud once stated, “A man with a toothache cannot be in love,” meaning simply that the attention demanded by the toothache doesn’t allow that person to notice anything other than his pain.
In working with people going through job change, I often find Freud’s principle to be confirmed. I see grown men who have lost their jobs ignoring their wives, hiding out to avoid seeing their friends, watching too much TV and eating foods that blunt their minds. I see women embarrassed about yet another layoff who then stop going to church, spend money they do not have, read romance novels rather than inspirational material, and snap at their kids when asked an innocent question. The “pain” of the job loss seems to mask the health, vitality and success they have in other life areas.
Yes, a crisis will scream for our undivided attention. However, diverting your focus may in fact be part of the solution. A couple of years ago I worked with a young man who had just lost $3.2 million in a business deal. He was totally in the tank financially and in his career. But rather than focusing on his career crisis I first suggested that he go to the YMCA each morning for 2 hours. His intense focus there initiated the vitality, clarity and inspired thinking that allowed him to quickly spring back to success financially as well.
Going through an unexpected or unwelcome change in your life provides a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your success in other areas. Don’t let other critical components of your life deteriorate as well. Make additional deposits of success in your physical well-being.
The energy and creativity that can come from a sharp mind and body can generate the very ideas you need at this time. Organize a pot-luck with a group of your friends – you’ll be surprised how many of them are going through a similar experience and providing one dish will cost you no more than eating your own meal. Pick up a great book to read. If you read only 10 minutes a day you can read a new book a month – and that can transform your insight and preparation for new options. Stay connected spiritually. You’ll realize that in the scope of eternity, this event is probably a tiny spot on the timeline.
What is the toothache in your life that is demanding your undivided attention? How can you continue being “successful” in other areas of your life anyway?
• Unemployment inched down nationally in December, from 10.2% to 10%. But rose for 55 and older workers from 7% to 7.1%.
• Unemployed for an average of 36 weeks.
• Number of “discouraged” unemployed older workers rose from 130,000 to 199,000 in December.
• Unemployed 55-64 yr-old workers more vulnerable because of falling investment return and collapsing retirement programs.
Over 55 and looking for work – the Good News
Technology, health care and education will continue to be hot job sectors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' outlook for job growth between 2008 and 2018. More than two million new technology-related jobs are expected to be created by 2018, according to the BLS.
• Tech skills alone are not enough. Those who have people and relationship skills as well will thrive.
• Have a clear “Elevator Speech.” Know your unique strengths
• Don’t be a generalist – be specific
• Be bold, confident and enthusiastic – more energy sells
• Recognize you are “selling” something - YOU
The two biggest pitfalls I see with 55+ job seekers:
1. Not being clear on unique value – too general
2. A subtle sense of “entitlement.” No one owes you a job, no one will feel sorry for you.
If you fall into these traps you’ll be convinced that the economy is bad and no one is hiring. Make yourself stand out as the best candidate and you’ll be amazed at the opportunities that appear.
Welcome to 48 Days radio where each week I look through the submitted questions and then blast through as many as possible right here to give you the unique tools for your own success.
Hi Dan, I am interested in starting a small graphic/web design business. I have a close friend who is willing to do most of the design work but just doesn't want to start his own business. I do! I feel like this can work.
I would like to go to some counseling but my wife counters that statistically the rate of divorce is higher after a couple goes to counseling. She is adamant about this point so she doesn't want to do counseling, What are your thoughts??
I worked at a large financial institution for over 35 years but decided to leave this past May. I left because I was physically, mentally (and emotionally) burned out. Unfortunately, I left with no real plan in mind for life afterwards.
I love to look for bargains. I find wonderful great things that people throw out in their garbage, find end of the season sales for new things that cost 90% less then original price. I have always wanted to resell these things on eBay but it gets so confusing when you look at all the ways to sell the things on there. Do you have an idea where I can learn how to do this plan?
I have no job my unemployment checks have ran out, repo man threatening to take my car and I got to get out of my apartment "SOON" an apartment I have not paid rent in for the month of December. I really do not have time to focus on my passion I need to pay my bills.
I'm an executive assistant and have been for many years. I'm good at what I do; but I fell into the job and I hate it. I do know what I'm supposed to be doing with my life & I deeply desire to do this and work from home. I'm newly married & my husband doesn't really like the idea of me quitting & living out my dream.
********************** If you have a question, just email me at askdan@48Days.com and you can ask about starting your own business, getting a better job, or finding your purpose in life.
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********************** Ready for 2010?
You can create the future you want – or you can just wait and see what happens. Are you ready for 2010? Have you decided what will happen for you this year? Make sure you can describe the success you want – in all areas of your life. Click on this for my free goal setting form: 2010 -- The Power of Goals.doc
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Don't put your time in an area that doesn't even "fit" you.
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Don't put your time in an area that doesn't even "fit" you.
