From mindlessly going through life to being focussed on success

From mindlessly going through life to being focussed on successFrom mindlessly going through life to being focussed on successThe very first step I took to stop mindlessly going through life wasbelieving that some alternative for my mindless statewas indeed possible.You see, I didnt try to achieve anything with my life because I was convinced success was not possible for me.BeginI was lucky, a moment of semi-enlightenment hit meafter reading a book, and it opened my eyes to different possibilities. Dont wait for enlightenment, you may wait for the rest of your life.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreStart small daily habits that will help you to examine your attitudes and decisions. Meditate, journal, pray, read books which you normally wouldnt read that could challenge your position quo.We generally change ourselves for one of two reasons inspiration or desperation. - Jim RohnExt rapolateThe exercise that finally ignited me into action was an extrapolation of our financial situation. Instead of being mindless, I was mindful for a moment and thought how my familys life may look like in 30 years if I didnt change my ways.No matter if you use inspiration or desperation, get this feeling of urgency to escape the status quo.Set Achievable GoalsMeaning small. Meaning you believe you can reach them.Pursuing them will occupy your time while taking away time from your mindless pastimes like watching TV, YouTube, scrolling endlessly through social media or playing computer games. Define what success isfor you.For example, at the beginning, I decided to lose some weight. There was no doubt I could do this. I had already lost several pounds. It was just a matter of continuing what I had started.I also decided to practice speed reading. I platzset no output goal. I had no idea what was possible. But I knew I could practice for 10 minutes a day. BTW, I almost doubled my r eading speed in the first month.Break your goals into daily actions. The goals may be vague as long as daily action is clearly defined.Do Soul SearchingSo, I knew I need to change my life. I had no idea how to improve our financial situation, but I knew I had no choice. I set some immediate goals.And I began.Well begun is half done.This is crucial. You cannot idly wait for a meaning, goal or purpose to appear in your life. You must start your journey exactly where you are and gain momentum along the way.An object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. - Newtons First LawOnce you are in motion, its time to do some soul searching.Why? Because you need something really inspiring to dedicate your life to it. Success for the sake success of sake doesnt cut the mustard. Everybody wants to have great relationships, be healthy, wise and wealthy. Very few actually do something to achieve those objectives.You need to switch from I wish to I desperately desire. You can find such a switch inside your soul.While creatingmy personal mission statementI went through multiple mental exercises to discover what really drives me and how I want to live my life. I found who I want to be as a whole.To my surprise, I wanted to be a writer, but there were other elements in my vision, pretty obvious, but equally or even more important to be a good husband, father, Christian, friend and so on.I put this vision into words. I started pursuing it. More doors opened.In MotionYou see, success is dynamic in its nature. Once you achieve something you start looking for more. Narrowing down to a single goal doesnt guarantee success. The goal may be too small, you will achieve it and wonder what to do next with your life. Or it may be too huge and you will get quickly discouraged.Thats why you need a vision, not a goal. Elon Musks vision is not to produce the biggest numbe r of electric cars in the world nor to provide the biggest number of houses with solar panels. They are byproducts of pursuing his big vision to put humanity on Mars.When you are mindlessly going through life detecting a life purpose is a vain pursuit. You have no clue what that means. At the beginning, you need only the motivation to start. For me, it was this overarching feeling that I needed to do something, anything, with my life.Then take action. Set small goals and start doing something. Get into motion.I needed to improve my family financial situation, but I had no clue how. So I started working on my fitness, reading skills, and spirituality.Then I discovered a passion for writing within me. That mightve been a viable source of income. Eight months after getting that idea I self-publishedmy first book. It took a few more months to receive the first real money from this side hustle.It took me six years to free my wife and myself from our day jobs. I finally have some power ov er my schedule. Now, I can think about what really drives me - changing the world for better by changing people.Little ThingsMatterIn my pursuit of success, I dont neglect the small goals. I still practice several habits I started at the very beginning.Im building a new business that has the potential to grow to 7 figures, but my writing is the centerpiece of it. Once I have that business, my influence will grow and I will be able to pursue the goals of the size of Musks dreams. But each smaller goal is a building block for the overarching vision.Start. Keep going. Modify your strategy along the way. Expand.Anyone who is trustworthy in little things is trustworthy in great anyone who is dishonest in little things is dishonest in great.Luke 16 10Each step is necessary. Begin. Take action. Get in motion.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from jngste im bunde Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Interviewing Basics for Engineers, Part 2

Interviewing Basics for Engineers, Part 2 Interviewing Basics for Engineers, Part 2 Interviewing Basics for Engineers, Part 2Part 1 of Interviewing Basics for Engineers highlighted the industry changes young engineers have to address when interviewing for a job. In part two, we look at some of the different skills employers are looking for in young job candidates.Soft Skills Matter The days of technical professionals being isolated from clients are over. Strong communication skills including oral, written, and presentation skills are critical for young engineers. It does an employer no good when clients cant understand what its staff is talking about, particularly when dealing with time sensitive and complex technical problems. Learn to summarize your work for nontechnical people and ideas in a way that will excite and engage those on the outside.Another important soft skill is the ability to work in both a team environments and individually, and to agilely move between those two a reas. Engineers often need to work on a problem by themselves and then bring that work to the larger team for additional ideas and solutions. Hiring managers look for candidates who can easily transition between those extremes with the same amount of facility, the same amount of comfort, and ultimately the same amount of success.Unfortunately, these are things that most engineers are not really taught in school, Fasano says. So if you can exhibit any kind of ability in those areas, that will help you stand out. Every engineers going to have a degree. Every engineers going to have technical knowledge. So you have to think about what you might be able to bring to the table that not every engineers going to have.Get Creative Patrick likewise recommends that engineers look outside of the technical side of the field to understand where todays best industry opportunities are. That means knowing whats going on nationally and internationally in the technical, social, and economic worlds.The bottom line is engineers cannot isolate themselves just within their expertise, he says. They need to develop that expertise, becoming extremely competent in their area of focus. They need to also be broader beyond that and think about how their expertise links to other applications.Think Beyond Todays Jobs In mechanical and civil engineering, there are dozens of existing specializations graduates entering the workforce can explore. But Fasano suggests that the best approach is to look beyond what everyone else is already doing and focus on emerging areas with plenty of future growth potential. Infrastructure is a growth area right now, along with artificial intelligence and anything involving drones or software, he says. Candidates who can develop the right skills to meet these needs will be in high demand for years to come.Firms like Patricks arent just hiring engineers to do todays engineering. Theyre hiring engineers to be part of larger problem solving mechanisms for their cli ents.And youre only good at that if you understand the larger playing field and not just the little square that youre standing in, he says.Tim Sprinkle is an independent writer.You have to think about what you might be able to bring to the table that not every engineers going to have.Anthony Fasano, Engineering Management Institute

How to Contribute to a Positive Workplace

How to Contribute to a Positive WorkplaceHow to Contribute to a Positive WorkplaceHow to Contribute to a Positive WorkplaceHow can you contribute to a positive workplace? We break down why its so important. TWEETCreating happy and positive workplaces is one of the biggest challenges organizations face today. We know this because Chief Happiness Officer is now a job.Getting people aligned with a company vision, caring about it, and actually having fun doing it, is a huge undertaking, which is why the responsibility cant just rest on the Chief Happiness Officers plate, or the CEOs, or your bosss.Its just like a good party. A good party takes into account ambience, physical environment, guests, food, beverages, and favors. But what really makes a good party? The people The same theory applies to workplaces. What often keeps people in jobs? Their co-workers. With the right attitude, you have the power to create happiness at work, contributing to a positive work place, and to be the type of co-worker who encourages people to not only stay at their jobs, but enjoy them, too. Heres how 1. Show up.Woody Allen is quoted as saying, 80 percent of life is just showing up and the same goes for your workplace. What does it mean? It means more than physically attending work. Clocking in, clocking out, will not generate workplace happiness and a positive workplace. You need to be present. When were working in the now youre able to perceive opportunities that are invisible to (your) co-workers who miss out on the power of the now. And in fact, be more successful. Showing up means being open to the now and in the zone to process information without distilling it through the lens of the past or future. This act will help others lean in to what youre doing and encourage them to do the same.2. Join in.Dont resist the fun, seriously. A study out of Norway found that people who participated in cultural activities like joining a club reported lower levels of anxiety and depression as well as a higher quality of life. In most workplaces, especially in a positive workplace, there are community type activities from social committee, health and safety, volunteer, new hire buddies and more. The great thing about joining in is that not only will you have fun and make yourself happier at work, youll also be building out your personal brand in the process. Beyond that youll be leading by example and be able to encourage others to do the same. Think of it this way, if you have a workplace full of Joining-In types youll have a workplace thats going to satisfy you on more levels than just a paycheck. Joining in is like being the lighthouse to negative people. You do your thing, shine brightly, and soon others (especially those naysayer types) well come into the light, too, and join in. Its contagious.3. Speak up.If Joining In is being the lighthouse, then Speaking Up is being the flashlight. Most of the time being the lighthouse is the best way to influence those around yo u. Its the old, you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar story. Plus, when people come into the light on their own accord, its way more impactful for them. But then there are the times when you need to encourage them a little more directly.In a work environment, negative people are like mold, and there are times that call for you to protect yourself from the mold by speaking up. Speaking up means calling out unfair behaviour like bullying or harassment. Or, asserting yourself with a negative person and calling out their B.S. Using an assertive communication tactic, you can identify the behavior, what you want, and the impact, without feeling like its a full-blown confrontation. By doing this, youre influencing not only the parties involved but possibly the greater team, department and company. When we tolerate less bad behavior from others, we inspire others to do the same. If everyone speaks up for the type of work environment they want, it will lead to a more positive, ope n environment in the long run. Be certain to speak up with diplomacy, grace, and facts. Leave the emotion on the doorstep.4. Become engaged.You might think I mean flipping on a switch and activating your Employee Engagement button, but I dont. Or, I do. Being engaged with something is a choice. If you disagree, stop reading now. You might be thinking, hey, thats HRs job Or, thats my bosss job And youre right, too. The way I see it is this HR Management can create an environment in which employees can choose to be motivated. So, take a look at the company. Examine where theyre headed and why, and consider if youre behind it. Are you a believer in the Vision? Sure, youll have questions like, is that the right boss for the job? Or, will the market respond? But putting that lightly aside, can you get behind it? If you can get behind it, you will be happier at work. Your engagement also goes beyond Mission and Vision. If youre happier, youll be shining bright and its a lot easier for ot hers to follow your lead of positivity than to (continue) sulking.5. Be a leader.You do not need a big title to be a leader. Whether youre entry-level or an executive, you can evoke change from where you stand. It might not be earth shattering change, but you can make someones work experience better. Whether its becoming friends with someone and having someone to eat lunch with or brightening up someones day by recognizing them for a job well done, it is all of our jobs to generate team spirit and strengthen company culture. By sharing kudos, high-fives, and being positive in the face of adversity, you will be the kind of person everyone wants on their team - the Lighthouse person. The person whose light shines so brightly that soon enough everyone will be basking in it. Our emotions are all a matter of energy. If were negative, its like mold. Itll fester, grow, and spread. If were positive, itll shine bright. Others will seek out its warmth. By choosing to do something about your w ork environment, youre choosing to make at least one person happier you. And think of it this way, in a worst case scenario, epic failure of attempts, youll only reach one person with your attempts. If you can make one persons work experience better, would you do it?Need help with your resume? Take advantage of our free critique today

5 work-life balance asks to request instead of a raise

5 work-life balance asks to request instead of a raise5 work-life balance asks to request instead of a raiseWhen most professionals consider the goal of review season, their first instinct is to chase after more zeroes on their paycheck. A higher salary is most leidably associated with success - after all, as you climb the ladder, you expect to be compensated for your ascent. But as career and branding expert Wendi Weiner explains, sometimes a raise may not be in the future due to time or budget constraints.While unfortunate and disappointing, you shouldnt just throw in your hand and wave a white flag in defeat. Instead of only strategizing for monetary gains, professionals are encouraged to chase after a different schrift of satisfaction balance Whether you are seeking new employment and bargaining the terms of your hire or youre discussing your trajectory at your current company, there are plenty of asks to make that make your life - in and outside of the office - that much happ ier.Here, some worth fighting forProfessional development opportunitiesMaybe you arent currently eligible for an uptick in your take-home pay, but an investment in your skills are in the cards. Weiner suggests approaching your manager to see if he/she would help fund a new professional certification to help enhance your training or education.This might be a leadership course or technical class at a local college, a mini MBA - or a full one. Its an ask plenty of savvy workers are starting to bargain for, according to Weiner. If your business is lean and doesnt have the funds to support, dont fret.Weiner notes there are other routes Consider also obtaining additional training by attending workshops, seminars, and other conferences to ramp up your skills and knowledge and see if your boss will help get you thereby supporting the financial aspects of it.Remote workTo save on the high cost of office space and to attune to the new digital landscape that makes working from anywhere not on ly realistic but effective - it isnt unreasonable to approach your boss about remote work. Even if you only shoot for a work-remotely Friday situation or the option to be away from your desk three times a month of your choice, business coach Christine Argo says its a smart idea.Not only will this give you the freedom to set your own work hours - as long as you are available when you are needed - it will also reduce your commuting expenses, whether thats subway fare, train or gas, and tolls and in the end, can actually give you more time to work, because you cut out the travel time, she continues.Start-up fundsIf you happen to be in the entrepreneur world, your CEO will likely be open-minded to your own forward-thinking aspirations. When your manager isnt able to meet your salary requirements, explain other ways to fulfill and further your career at the company by illustrating your desire to start something of your own. Professor Dr. Wendy Osefo says that while this request is oft en seen in academic or research fields, it is making its way to other industries.Start-up funding is when the employer gives the employee and specified amount of money to spend towards developing and or launching an outside venture, she explains. This allows for you the employee to spend time developing a project you are passionate about with both the financial and creative capital of your employer.mora paid time offEuropeans are flabbergasted by the lack of paid time off for American workers and for good reason there are no required out-of-office days by the government. Rather, it is fully up to the employer to decide whats fair. If youre feeling cheated by finances, Weiner urges professionals to make a case for more PTO.Approach your boss and negotiate additional perks that may include reimbursement for extra days off for that vacation you have been longing to take, she says.If youve been with your company for more than a few years, its appropriate to try for more than just a day or two. Weiner says to go for another week.Wellness at workMaybe your boss cant give you a larger income, but can they contribute to your health? Argo says they sure can if you defend the need for wellness programs. Whether a joga class, healthy snacks in the office or all of the above, come prepared with easy-to-implement solutions.Maybe that empty box room could have some workout equipment. Maybe lunchtime and after work, they could bring in a yoga teacher or meditation expert to help support not only your well-being but everyones, she explains.If you need proof, Argo reminds there are plenty of studies that demonstrate the positive effects these activities have on productivity and workplace satisfaction.

The Secret Truth About High Schooler Resume Exposed

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Possible Danger Signs on Technical Resume Writing You Need to Be Aware Of

Possible Danger Signs on Technical Resume Writing You Need to Be Aware Of Technical Resume Writing - Is it a Scam? Resume writing is a writing discipline unlike many different kinds of writing, and is frequently described as a mixture of business writing and copywriting. If you need assistance writing your resume, itll be our pleasure to help you. The best resumes are a reflection of somebody, NOT only a group of words on a sheet of paper. Our resume builder gives you tips and examples about how to compose your resume summary. You have to be aware of when the manuals are necessary. Scannable resumes need specific page designs because computer scanners cant read certain products. Opportunely, engineering resumes have an extremely straightforward format. New Step by Step Roadmap for Technical Resume Writing While commonly connected with online assistance and user manuals, technical writing covers a broad range of genres and technologies. You could possibly be shy to send yo ur document and need to understand if everything youve done is proper. In case the info is in mora than 1 location, the author has to be sure that the content is standardized across all platforms and media. Your resume should consist of the subsequent sections. Resume proposals ought to be targeted to a particular firm. If you elect to find a professional resume writer, you will shortly realize that most do not own a technical foundation. Technical writers usually take a college degree together with experience inside their field of expertise, while its computer science, engineering or web design. Technical writers and company analysts are almost similar with respect to job descriptions and techniques needed to work in a sure small business company. Our Technical Writer resume sample will produce the work search simpler. To find out more on what it requires to be a Technical Editor, take a look at our complete Technical Editor Job Description. Template for resume is a typi cal layout that may be used for any work position. Resume builds a very first impression in any interview and needs to be impressive and simple to read. Just like any other document, in writing your technical resume, it has to attract your upcoming anfhrer and have to suit the position you would like to consider. Technical writing takes a writer to extensively examine their audience. The Awful Side of Technical Resume Writing You can also go for making another section for technical abilities and include them in it. Like all skills, youve got to work on writing to secure far better. When it comes to your writing skills, take the time to spell out other relevant skills you know. Finally, you should have excellent writing skills. For instance, if youre asking for a technical position, be certain to highlight all of your technical expertise and also make sure to show off value-added skills like business sales or marketing experience. Rule number one When tailoring a resume f or a specific position, you should study and understand the work requirement. When youre asking for work in the tech business, its important that your resume to accurately reflects your abilities and experience in the specialty. Technical skills turn you into a valuable commodity for potential employers and have to be suitably highlighted to demonstrate your worth.