Friday, July 24, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
What I'm Working On...
Wow, it's been almost 4 months since my last blog! I knew I had taken a break from doing my blog and podcast, but I didn't realize it had been that long.
There are a few reasons for this break - most of them having to do with the podcast. For one (I had even mentioned this in one of my video-casts that I did early on this year) I felt that I didn't really need to keep doing the work on the blog and podcast if I wasn't getting any feedback. And, friend, I haven't gotten any feedback from anyone in a very long time.
I had planned to do four more podcasts to get me to #800 and have still yet to get that accomplished. This brings me to reason #2: My current internet connection will not allow me to upload my podcasts as I need to get this done.
So, I'm waiting for this and, I'm also wanting to make sure I have something of value to "say"/share once I get this current situation resolved.
I've been busy working and still trying to keep my focus on my goals and dreams. I've been juggling the same thing that many of you juggle: Doing what I need to do to get the bills paid while keeping focus on my joy and passion.
IT'S NOT ALWAYS EASY, IS IT?
Over the past 4 months I have come up with four or five topics (one can likely be combined with another) that I feel are important and relevant to all of those - like me - that continue to battle with and through this struggle.
Here's what I've been working on as far as topics that I plan to cover soon...
* "WHY Are You Doing WHAT You Are Doing?"
* "Don't Make Decisions Based on Just One Day!"
* "The Poison of Being Ungrateful"
* "Getting Out of the JOB Mindset" (Breaking Free!)
* "Your JOY and PURPOSE" (May be combined with first topic or a continuation)
So, that's what I'm working on...what about YOU?
Don't ever STOP working on yourself and your goals and dreams...NEVER, EVER GIVE UP!
Until next time...whatever you do, always be sure to...
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Job Self-Discrimination
Applying for jobs can be very frustrating. Been there?
If you've applied for many jobs at all, you likely have "been there". And, like many others, you've likely had some of the following questions pop up in your head when you were rejected for some of the following reasons:
- "You have no experience." O.k. I understand that if I'm applying for the job of a BRAIN SURGEON! And, yes, I know that there are some positions that DO need experience but, at the same time, I have been turned down from jobs that really didn't require any special talent...just experience. So, like me, perhaps you wanted to ask, "How am I supposed to get experience if you won't hire me?"
- "Sorry, you're OVER qualified." This one REALLY drives me nuts! There have been times in my life where I was willing and ready to take ANY job - no matter how menial - just to put food on the table. But, because I had a college diploma and because I had previous jobs that paid much more than this particular job, they were afraid that I wouldn't stay long because I was "OVER qualified". I did actually ask the following question: "Yes, I understand that but, if I'm willing to do ANYTHING necessary to put food on the table, what does it matter?"
Perhaps you feel that you've faced some of the following situations that kept you from getting a job:
- Too young or too old
- You're a woman OR you're NOT a woman (same as, you're a man OR you're NOT a man)
- You're a minority OR you're NOT a minority
So, yeah, many times, we can feel that we are fighting an uphill battle in the area of trying to secure a job even to the point of feeling as if we have been discriminated against.
But, are you ever guilty of "SELF-DISCRIMINATION"?
Huh?
Let me explain...
Sometimes we put up those walls all by ourselves and we "disqualify" ourselves from jobs and opportunities WITHOUT someone else ever even telling us those things.
This may be especially true if you have been in the job market for an extended period of time and you begin to feel like giving up. You begin to "self-discriminate" when you - all by yourself - begin to tell yourself the following things when looking at a "help wanted" ad (for example):
- I'm too young (or old)...they'll never hire me.
- I have too much (or too little) education...they'll never hire me.
- I'm UNDER (or OVER) qualified for that position...they'll never hire me.
- They'll never hire me because...(fill in the blank with whatever you wish).
STOP ELIMINATING YOURSELF with "SELF-DISCRIMINATION"!
You MUST maintain your level of confidence in yourself and your abilities, especially (again) if you've been in the job market for a while. It can, indeed, become frustrating, depressing and, at times, even dehumanizing.
Stay connected with information such as this and the podcasts as well as other positive information to help keep your mind focused on what is POSITIVE!
Many times - not always - companies are more interested in hiring the "person" more than they are in filling the "position". With many jobs, there are MANY that can fill a "position" but, the right "person" can do that and more.
BE THAT "PERSON"!
Yes, even in jobs that you KNOW that you are "overqualified" to fill, do NOT be afraid to approach such an opportunity (especially if you are needing to do whatever you can to provide for you and/or your family). Yes, your qualifications may exceed the "position" but, you are THE "person" that can fill that "position" and, at the same time, bring a needed positive impact to that "position" AND the company as a whole. Don't you think that this company could likely use a little extra "positive injection" among their workers at this level?
Think about it.
Do NOT give up and, DO NOT allow yourself to get hung up in "self-discrimination" before you ever even get started.
PEOPLE NEED YOU.
Never forget that! And, as you go about your day, always be sure to...
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
Sunday, March 22, 2015
The Final Four Road to 800
Four more podcasts will get me to #800 for my Future You University program. After that, I will take a break from the podcasts for a while...not sure how long.
I'm also not sure when these next four podcasts will take place...I want to make sure that each of the four are some of the best that I've produced so, I will be taking my time to do so.
Keep an eye open here for updates on THE FINAL FOUR.
Even after that, I will still keep my blog going from time to time but only when I have something that I really want to share. I do not ever want to put out podcasts or blogs just because I am trying to keep up with a schedule.
As always, I welcome your feedback and comments at any time.
"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
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"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"
Mike
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