Time is your most precious asset. Richest folks in the world cannot buy this. So the question is: how are you going to spend it, and how are you going to invest it? I spend it freely on time w kids, I foolishly spend it on too much tv. And, I invest it in Jobcase and education. I suggest you invest 30 mins watching 8 quick clips from a well-meaning billionaire. Ray Dalio built the mist successful Hedge Fund company in the world. He made himself a billionaire. Now, whatever you think of that professional pursuit, let’s recognoze it is EXTREMELY hard to succeed in that arena, to be the best, and to do so consistently over a long period of time. How did he do it? Are there lessons you can use fat your business or worklife? Well, Ray wrote it all out in a 600 page book called Principles. But, here is a link to his 30min video series that captures the main points. Whadayathink- how bout you and I trade 30 mins of tv time and invest it on learning how this man succeeded at such a grand scale.... . https://www.principles.com/principles-for-success/

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When I was a junior in college , I interviewed at Macy's, I wore an orange suit, with black and red platform shoes, back in the mid 90's What do you think happened? Quick Resume and Career Services

People are always talking, thinking about it, wishing for it desperately. In my 10 years of work I've learned that what others and the media usually deem as succes, is superficial, it comes and goes. And it might not even be relevant to you. Your feeling/sensation of success depends on you acquiring what you truly need. Which is often less/different from what we think we need or want. And it is usually never what others tell you to achieve. That being said, feeling of success must not be success in itself. But at this point in my life and career, I'm happy with it.

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Work Place Horror Stories Hello Everyone,

Job seeking is hard and some times when we finally get a Job we end up being in a terrible situation. For the blog www.PostCollegeRehab.com, I am looking for:

Entry -Level positions horror stories & Bosses Horror stories for the month of October ( Halloween.)

You can comment below with your story. Only a paragraph long (Short and Sweet & when you look back on it, it's FUNNY) Please State the Industry and sign it with a creative anonymous name such as Mechanic /Victim of the Overnight shift Boss. We will NOT use your name

Thanks and I hope you submit!

"It all started with a pair of pantyhose, some scissors and a bright idea." "Don’t underestimate a woman who wants her butt to look better in white pants."

• Sara Blakely quotes in 2012 she was hailed as the youngest SELF-MADE female billionaire in the world. Amazing entrepreneurial story, amazing woman. I find her story inspiring, think you might too... http://sarasnotebook.com

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You ever have the type of day where you just knock it out of the park? Well I just got home from one of those days. Everything came together and I was just solving problems and knocking down obstacles left and right. My boss even came by to tell me what a great job she thought I was doing. I felt so proud of myself! This is perfect timing, too. I've been so down lately and desperately needed to feel like I matter to somebody. Being recognized at work has really put some pep in my step. If you guys have similar stories I'd love to hear about them. Let's all share in our success!

One of richest self-made billionaire in the world: https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1408109702599549/ #inspiration #persistence #success #failure

I am very interested in learning new trades, and or trades I've worked with prior. I am very dependable, motivational, hardworking, and focused. If you want a positive, young, motivated, hardworking and even thorough worker then I can very well be your guy. I am always seeking higher education, promotional to become an asset to a company, and nevertheless a great person to work around or with. #Hardworker #motivational #success #Versatile #workforyourwagd

Allow me to share some inspiration for us all. Allow me to tell you about 12 hours I spent in a level-2 max security prison.

Do you think people deserve a second chance? No matter what? Cat Hoke of Defy Ventures does. She welcomes inmates with horrible past actions/mistakes to embrace the regret and remorse as catalysts of change, but to shed shame. Shame has no place in a productive today and tomorrow. Shed shame, forgive and accept yourself, and then do the hard, hard work of improvement and preparation. Good lessons for us all I think.

I spent a day with people who were in prison for some abhorrent past actions, including murder. I spent a day with people who were vibrant, positive, engaged, optimistic, warm, kind, hopeful, scared, and hesitant. Many of them do not believe themselves worthy of a second chance. But Cat Hoke helps them see that they do.

Imagine being one of these inmates. Imagine being locked in a level-2 security prison with a few thousand other inmates – many of whom, needless to say, are not all remorseful regretful and looking for positive change. Imagine the intimidation of wondering how to figure out your worklife after lockup. Imagine how hard it must be to figure out how to apply to jobs, to present yourself and interview, or to give an entrepreneurial pitch to a panel of Venture Capitalist sharks, or to simply converse freely with people who have been active in business and life for the 15 years you spent locked in a cell. Now, imagine not just overcoming the fear and intimidation but also actually doing the hard work to succeed in all these challenges. Staggering challenges. And yet, the men with whom I had the pleasure to spend a day with at Valley State Prison did just that. Wow! Respect.

I judged a business pitch competition along with some Vc’s and other volunteers from Silicon Valley. We didn’t just judge. We bared souls too. And there was even some dancing. But mostly we humanized each other.

And they did great. They stood in front of a table of professionals waiting to judge them and they stated their business value prop, their competitive edge, sales/marketing plans, financial numbers, and asked (always remember the ask!) for what they needed – mentoring, investment, etc. They took questions well. They took feedback even better. In short, they impressed. Despite all the anchors to their past, all the challenges of the present and all the intimidation of the future, they impressed. I am so excited for those that get released and how they will succeed (graduates of Cat’s program have just 3% recidivism rate!).

SO HERES THE THING. The future of work is hard for everyone – everyone. But those who take control of their own worklife, keep up with new training, education and skills, and self advocates for better work – Those people WILL succeed. To be in this successful group, you need to let go of emotional anchors from the past, find the energy to do the work in the present and push through any fear and intimidation of the future. If felons with horrible past mistakes can find the path to self-forgiveness, can’t we all? If convicts with no freedom and resources can figure out new skills, can’t we all? If people who don’t interact in free society at all can push through intimidation and fear of the future – and of rejection, cant we all?

Yes, we can!

Yes, I am inspired to do more in my own life on all three aspects – forgive self, find time today, less fear of tmw. So, yes, I do believe in second chances, Cat. And I am inspired by a group of men who all wish they could go back in time and change things. But they cannot. So they don’t waste any more time looking back or dragging shame forward. They focus on being better today. They do the hard work. They don’t get discouraged. That’s a pretty good formula for us all.

I went to prison to help others. I came out of prison being the person who was most helped.

POSTSCRIPT FOR EMPLOYERS: Our society rightly demands punishment for crimes. But, parole is meant to be parole – not another phase of a life sentence. These aren’t just felons and convicts – they are people. And people change. If you do not consider people with past convictions in your hiring process, please consider changing. Not because it helps the 22 million Americans who have past convictions – but because these men and women are an overlooked valuable resource for your talent acquisition strategy. Think of the stamina, strength and passion to overcome these challenges. Now think of harnessing that for your business…

#Inspiration #secondchances #volunteer #hardwork #thankful #forgiveness #intimidation #success #hope