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How can I make money doing what I love?
Who hasn’t heard some form of, “you can’t make money doing what you love”, “work is a necessary evil”, or “you work for a living and live for the weekends”? This is, sadly, taken as dogma in our culture. But it isn’t true. Meaningful work is not a myth. Not only can you make money doing what you love, you can make GOOD money (And many people do!). If,... -
The Link Between Procrastination and Purpose
Admit it. You procrastinate. We all do it sometimes. (Dont’ believe me? Check out this vintage Ellen DeGeneres take on the art of procrastination. Sound familiar?) But what is the purpose of procrastination? As a regular columnist for several online and offline magazines over the years, I have come to realize that, like Ellen illustrates, procrastination is often a necessary part of the creative process. When the words just aren’t... -
Celebrate Canada Career Week with Kyosei
Are you passionate about your career? Do you feel like your work energizes and inspires you? Does it allow you the balance and freedom to spend time with friends and family and pursue your other passions? Today marks the first day of Canada Career Week 2015. This year’s theme is “Decent Work, Healthy Lives.” While decent work is important (and not enough people have it), we set our sights... -
3 Tips for Conquering Your Fear of Networking
Many entrepreneurs and job-seekers hate networking. As a result they hide behind their computers, feeling productive and hoping that their websites, social media, and e-mail will make those essential connections – and sales – for them. For many types of businesses, however, networking is still an essential element of your marketing plan. Colleen DeBaise from Entrepreneur Magazine offers a few tricks to make going to those meetings a bit less...
