“My own psychic burden was that I could command a six-figure salary, yet I did not know how to do anything. Whatever I learned to do in my late twenties, I learned from online tutorials: how to remove mold from a windowsill; slow-cook fish; straighten a cowlick; self-administer a breast exam. Whenever I wrenched a piece of self-assembly furniture into place, or reinforced a loose button, I experienced an unfamiliar and antiquated type of satisfaction. I went so far as to buy a sewing machine, like I was looking for ways to shame myself.a”
Quote by Anna Wiener
“Throwing your heart into something is great, but when any one thing becomes all that you stand for, you're vulnerable to an identity crisis when you pivot to a Plan B.”
Source: The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career
“So when did you first consider a Winter career?’ asked Williams, who seemed chatty.
‘Oh, eight seconds ago,’ I replied.”
Source: Early Riser
“Walking on a road without seeing and planning for what's down the road will almost certainly catch you off-guard and may turn out to be a harsh blow, sometime or other.”
Source: No Parking. No Halt. Success Non Stop!
“Your strategic planning and healthy motives will lead the way for you as you build a thriving business.”
Source: Essentials of Career Management for Language Professionals: A Blueprint for Mastering your Career and Leading a Healthy Work-Life Balance
“Only focusing on what you love is a bad priority, and thinking you even know what that is and that nothing will change is a bad assumption. Eventually, you’ll hate your job, or it will disappear, or it won’t challenge you anymore, or a million other things! Following your dream job usually leads to being stuck in a miserable career, and with it, you sacrifice your health, family, and identity.”
Source: Don’t Chase The Dream Job, Build It: The unconventional guide to inventing your career and getting any job you want
“A reset isn't going backwards; it's clearing the path to move forward.”
Source: Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity
“If You find yourself in a hole; stop digging.”
“And I’m sure they all played by the rules, just liked I did. By the way, when I got laid off four and a half years ago, the stock of my company was at an all-time high. Our CEO retired. He was paid $70 million. Maybe now that is only worth $30 million. Or maybe in a few years if he plays by the rules it will be worth $130 million. I’ll still be worth nothing. And I won’t have a home or my children. You see why I wonder about playing by the rules? Because I always do. As a result, you’re standing where I sleep.”
Source: This is Rage
“If you are present to what is going on internally, you can change the outcome of negotiation for good”
Source: Mindful NEGOtiation: Becoming More Aware in the Moment, Conquering Your Ego and Getting Everyone What They Really Want
“Negotiation isn't about skills or knowledge, it's about being able to perform under stress, while you experience emotions”
Source: Mindful NEGOtiation: Becoming More Aware in the Moment, Conquering Your Ego and Getting Everyone What They Really Want