(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) The title of this post isn’t exactly what’s been circling around my mind for the last year. A more accurate version would be “What’s keeping me from succeeding in my field?” But the answer to … Continue reading What Are The Roadblocks Preventing Me From Doing What I Love
How the Needs of the Industry Have Changed Over the Years
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) I’ve been doing content marketing for over 10 years, in some form. As I’ve said on a number of “get to know you” phone calls, that’s changed a lot over the years. It used to … Continue reading How the Needs of the Industry Have Changed Over the Years
What Is My Success Narrative?
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) I’ve written before about how I would define success to explain what my ambitions, at least as of this moment in 2017 and at this stage in my life, are. But today I’m going to … Continue reading What Is My Success Narrative?
The Job-Related Tasks I Enjoy Most
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) No matter what you’re doing, work is often drudgery. That’s been true in my career and I’d wager it’s a view shared by many others. Not that we can’t enjoy our jobs, but there are … Continue reading The Job-Related Tasks I Enjoy Most
One Year to Live, Money Isn’t a Worry; What Do I Do?
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) OK, this is a basic one and something that I’ve kind of talked around in previous posts. It’s the classic question that’s meant to get to the heart of what’s really important to you, where … Continue reading One Year to Live, Money Isn’t a Worry; What Do I Do?
Three Moments Where I Know I Did a Good Job
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) I’ve talked before about the various self-esteem issues I struggle with which, combined with an upbringing that discouraged braggartly behavior and self-congratulations, make it hard for me to point to something and say “Yeah, I … Continue reading Three Moments Where I Know I Did a Good Job
Defining My Passions
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) I never cared much for that old saying “Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I loved a lot of the stuff I did at Voce and MWW Group, … Continue reading Defining My Passions
The Top Three Capabilities Needed For Prospective Jobs
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) I’ve looked at a lot of job listings in the last year. A lot. Each one is fairly unique while also being familiar variations on a theme. The process has given me a pretty good … Continue reading The Top Three Capabilities Needed For Prospective Jobs
Three Significant Skills-Based Weaknesses
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) Previously I wrote about three things I’d determined I was good at. Now it’s time, though, to turn the coin over and look at three things I’m not that great at. This isn’t about specific … Continue reading Three Significant Skills-Based Weaknesses
Three Significant Skills-Based Strengths
(Note: This is based on one of the prompts from Robert S. Kaplan’s book What You’re Really Meant to Do.) It takes a lot of work to identify what I’m good at. That’s not because I’m not good at anything, it’s just that actually sitting here saying “I do this well…” is awfully showy for … Continue reading Three Significant Skills-Based Strengths
