•Change Makers
Change Makers by Jonathan R TaylorRecently, I’ve been reading a book entitled The Change Makers by Maury Klein. The book describes many of the great entrepreneurs of the 20th century and explains common attributes that made them successful. One particularly interesting chapter is on the subject of creativity. Little has been written on the subject of creativity, yet it has produced more momentous results than any other activity that humans do. Unfortunately, many people go through their...
•Dealing With Critics
Dealing With Critics by Jonathan R TaylorIt seems there is never a shortage of critics around for those who are pursuing their dreams. When faced with critics, I am reminded many times of how crabs react to one another when one is trying to escape the confines of a bucket. Just as the crab is about to pull himself over the rim of the bucket to freedom, one of the others will pull him back down. In the same way, there are people who constantly try to pull us back down to the level of...
•eBay Success!
eBay Success! by Jonathan R TaylorEveryone has heard incredible stories of people making big money on eBay selling stuff from their attic or "junk" they pick up at garage sales. While these stories make the most skeptical of us tingle at the thought of easy money, hard work and determination are the key words for selling on eBay. Sure, there is always the "fly by the seat of your pants" approach, but if you are serious about making money on eBay, my wife, Rachel, has learned what doesn't...
•Experience Overrated?
Experience Overrated? by Jonathan R TaylorI often hear people who want to transition into another career downplay their chances because of their lack of credentials. They often believe that they have locked themselves into one particular field because of their past work experience. A few years ago, before I made my transition into the field of sales, I held this same paradigm. With a background in social work, why would any company take a chance on me? I had no business degree and no formal...
•Focus On Your Mission!
Focus On Your Mission! by Jonathan R Taylor...not just your goals. One of the tough challenges I see with many people is staying focused on goals. It's very easy to get sidetracked in our day and age. Concentrating on priorities becomes more difficult as we are deluged with all sorts of distractions. Today, we have more cable channels, talk shows, books, magazines, and newspapers than ever before - and this doesn't include the internet. We have more leisure time and expendable income than...
•Increase Your Resume Success: Follow Up!
Increase Your Resume Success: Follow Up! by Jonathan R TaylorLast week I wrote about the importance of being proactive in the job search process. In today’s market you must sell yourself just as if you were a sales professional working with a new prospect. The first part, as I discussed, involves getting targeted companies to recognize who you are. A well designed cover letter and resume that highlights your benefits to the company can go a long way to getting your foot in the door. Notice I...
•The Blame Game!
The Blame Game! by Jonathan R TaylorIn talking with people many times, it’s very evident that determinism is deeply imbedded in our present day culture. Too often I notice that people blame circumstances or others for their problems. This past election, I heard people in both political parties express the doom and gloom that would come if either of the two candidates were elected. I even heard that it was the candidates themselves who were going to be responsible for creating more jobs! As...
•Visualize For Success!
Visualize For Success! by Jonathan R TaylorThe human brain is by far one of the most incredible creations on this earth. Unlike an animal’s, a human’s brain has been gifted with the wonderful ability to imagine. With it, we can create beautiful works of art, write captivating literature, and design skillful architecture. Everything man made that we see around us, was first created in the mind through creative visualization. Visualization has much to do with our success in setting long term...
•Wanted: Free Agent
Wanted: Free Agent by Jonathan R Taylor Once upon a time, it was reasonable to think a person could grow up, get a job and work at it the rest of his life until retirement. Those days are quickly becoming a thing of the past. According to experts, a person who begins work today can expect to have as many as fourteen full time jobs in five or more different career fields. A study cited in Forbes magazine showed that 42 percent of the working public is made up of free agents or contractors....
•Watch What You Say
Watch What You Say by Jonathan R TaylorLast week, I wrote on the subject of “creative thinking” or thinking “outside the box” when it comes to solving some of life’s toughest problems. Creative problem solving however doesn’t just happen all at once. It must be fostered by establishing good thinking habits. Years ago, in his audio album The Strangest Secret, Earl Nightingale said that “we become what we think about”. In other words, if we approach the world with a sour outlook, we will...
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