Read the job description carefully. And then whatever the job description says – expect the opposite. Let’s start with a simple example. The job description is for a production/manufacturing job. That’s great! Manufacturing jobs can be quite straightforward. At least they used to be. The job description for this position says that you will lead […]
Month: October 2024
Should You Follow Your Passion as a Career?
The true answer to whether you should follow your passion as a career is: It depends what you are trying to accomplish. If what you are trying to accomplish is more women in STEM fields, then the answer is apparently ‘no‘. Apparently, not that many women have a passion for STEM fields. Instead, they are […]
Make Americans Great Again – Part 3
Third in a series in which we look at how Americans rank compared to other nations on various measures. Take a look at Parts 1 and 2 for background. Today we’ll start with something that is on the mind of developed nations, and a big worry, especially for some in the right-wing of politics: POPULATION […]
How to Stop Thinking About People Thinking About You
Surprising Techniques that Work! If you want a sure-fire recipe for anxiety, dwell for a few moments on all the things that people could think about you and very well might. They’ve noticed your thinning hair and are secretly laughing at what they rightly perceive to be a lame attempt at a comb-over. They have […]
How to Learn From Your Life – 7 Surprising Ways
Figuring out how to learn easily is one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself. That’s because learning can be hard. So hard that many people basically give up on it some time in adulthood. It’s hard because it takes energy. Your brain is the biggest calorie hog in your body, and when […]
The Anti-Christian Religious Right
According to surveys, 84% of people worldwide identify with a religion. Those who do identify with a religion typically derive comfort and joy from it. This is true of most Christians. Christianity, at its essence, is about sharing blessings. For those who believe, the very existence of Christ is a blessing. And that blessing is […]
