Why Wish Upon a Star When You Can Reach for One?What's your Big Dream? Maybe all you really know for sure is that you're ready for a change. That's a start. Now you need to take the goal, and bump it up a few notches by dreaming big!
When it Comes to Your Dreams Sometimes the Best Advice is to Ignore Everything Your Parents Told YouEverything I learned about achieving career bliss I learned by actually ignoring my well-meaning but cautious parents. That's because, if you aspire to find work that you truly love, some of what your parents taught you could actually work against you.
Afraid to Take the Leap? Simple Ways to Face Down Your FearsAnyone who has ever ventured out of their safe little world will tell you they had doubts. When it comes to making a major life change, not only is a certain amount of fear perfectly normal, it's actually helpful. For example, it's our healthy fears that keep us from jumping off cliffs. And the great thing about fear is that there are always ways to get around it.
Profit from Experience: The Key to Your Right Livelihood May Be Right in Your Own BackyardToo many people either fail to see -- or outright dismiss -- how the personal experiences in their own 'backyard' are ripe with possibilities for income streams or indeed complete careers. Every small business I ever had originated from some event, realization, or challenge I'd personally experienced.
Have a Great Idea for a Business? Test the Waters Before Diving InA lot of jobs seem different from the outside. Think about your current career or job. Entrepreneurs are not immune to this 'leap before you look' syndrome.
