“Courage, hard work, self-mastery, and intelligent effort are all essential to a successful life.”– Theodore Roosevelt, former US president What do you think when you hear the term self-mastery? You might picture a martial arts master – calm, focused, and in control at all times. Or, perhaps someone who has their life planned and in …
We see them, we love them, we admire them, whilst we often describe passionate people as those who have an unquenchable drive and determination. Its almost like an emotional supercharge that somehow inspires endless persistence and energy to achieve in their careers and business goals. Though can following your passion be bad for your career …
Did you know that it is estimated that by the end of 2022 over a third of Britain’s workforce will be over 50? Now being a more mature gent, I am becoming increasingly aware of the career challenges for the “baby boomer” generation. Needless to say, we have encountered seismic changes to our lives in …
Are you someone that has applied for hundreds of jobs/roles with nothing at the end of it? Spent a lot of time researching the company, have you written countless personalised cover letters to accompany your CV? Perhaps it’s been weeks since your application, and you have not received anything back in return, regardless of how …
Did you know in the pre-industrialised world there were around 30 different jobs to do? You might well have made things such as barrels, worked leather, a potter or looking after horses for example. You get the picture. Most jobs were pretty straightforward jobs to earn a living. However, today and at the last count, …