Once a month, I curate the best links on how to find work that you love, be excellent at what you do, and unlock any door that stands in your way.
Here’s your list for February!
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Thinking of going to art school? Not sure if it is the right move? Many well-known designers say: go-go-go.
We have all heard of Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer. But they aren’t the only fierce women that are changing the face of tech. See here and here.
Tried and true promo ideas from Danielle LaPorte. Here’s one of my favorites: Talk publicly about what you’re working on: “I’m writing this book”, “I’m researching a cure for…” You never know who’s listening.
Steve Jobs left behind a larger than life legacy. This great article gathers the memories from those who had close encounters with him.
One sure fire way to success is to act in ways that make people like and respect you. Here are 42 ways to make that happen.
There’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. Then there are the actual people that we surround ourselves with. How many friends do you really have?
The amazingly inspiring story of the nonprofit Charity:Water is just one example of how millennials are reshaping charity online giving.
Feel like you get stuck at the office every night? Here is one answer: a disappearing workplace!
Coffee-naps. It may sound counter-intuitive: but drinking a cup of coffee right before your afternoon nap will make you more alert when you wake up.
Do you wake up with your brain filled with thoughts, worries, anxieties and to-do lists? Here is a much better way to start your day. Morning pages: filling three-sides of paper with words, stream of consciousness-style, first thing every day. It could change your life!
And all that creative writing can get you in the groove to write the perfect cover letter! Here are 31 tips you need to know.
Find great work. Do great work. Unlock every door in your way.
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