Career + Business

All things career and business.

  • Career Change
    Career + Business

    What To Do When Considering a Career Change

    Many of us have had multiple careers over the course of our lives. Some of those careers have been good and others may not have been what was expected. When you’re considering a career change there are some important things you need to do before making a career change. When considering a career change, these three things should be explored first. Research to learn more about the new career Talk to people that are working in the career you desire Get educated to obtain skills for the new career Taking some time to explore these three tips can help you avoid going into a career that isn’t what you actually…

  • Reasons you need a mentor
    Career + Business,  Lifestyle

    Reasons You Need a Mentor

      Setting goals and reaching them includes identifying the tools necessary to increase your probability of success. A mentor, also known as a coach, is an important tool that may help you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself. But why do you need a mentor? Reasons you need a mentor include: Accountability for your decisions Increases your confidence Successful people have mentors Learn the unknown Learn things from other people and their experiences Learn to be more strategic Increase probability of success Observe and duplicate what they do Inspires you when times are tough Help avoid costly mistakes Has connections you don’t have Offers an unbiased point of view…

  • How to be ready for an opportunity
    Career + Business,  Lifestyle

    How to Be Prepared for an Opportunity

    More times than I can remember I’ve been presented with an opportunity that I wasn’t prepared to explore. Some say an opportunity is when luck meets preparation, so it’s important to be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. Some people wonder how to be prepared for an opportunity but aren’t always sure where to start. Ways to be prepared for an opportunity are to: Know what you want Know what’s necessary to get it Learn something new Network with other people Practice so you’re ready Have samples of your work Be fearless The steps you take to prepare for an opportunity can vary depending on the…

  • Woman making money with knowledge
    Career + Business

    How to Make Money Selling What You Know

    Everyone is always searching for another way to make extra money at all times of the day. How do you make extra money selling information you already know? The best way to make money selling what you know is to create and sell online courses, freelance, and create and sell digital products. Any of these options will generate a steady extra monthly income. Why is selling what you know so valuable Selling what you know is so valuable because others want and are willing to pay for information you already know. Things that you consider to be common knowledge are not always necessarily known by everyone. People are always interested…

  • Missed Opportunities
    Career + Business,  Lifestyle

    How to Get Over Missed Opportunities

    Everyone has had a moment in life they’ve been presented with an opportunity and they’ve decided to let it pass them by. Each day was met with a moment of regret about not taking advantage of that opportunity. The regret starts to impact every decision you make going forward wondering about what could’ve been.  How do you get over missed opportunities in your life? You get over missed opportunities by accepting the reality of it and moving on. Every opportunity isn’t for you even when it’s presented to you. The life you have today is a result of all of the decisions you’ve decided to make and not to make…

  • Home Office
    Career + Business,  Lifestyle

    Five Tips to Create a Motivational Home Office

    Working each day in your home office can become boring and routine. Sometimes you’ll need to update your home office to motivate you. A home office should be a comfortable space that isn’t your bed but it needs to encourage and motivate you to do exciting things everyday. A motivational home office can be created by picking a good location, natural light for inspiration, motivational pictures and art, plants, and good comfortable furniture. Using all or some of these ideas can instantly turn a home office into an entirely new space. Pick a good location A good location needs to include the least amount of distractions so you can focus. The…