It's probably widely agreed upon that mentors are helpful. Mentors can provide guidance, feedback, advice, and perspective based on their life and work experiences. Some are lucky to naturally connect with people who end up being their mentors, whether through their own emotional intelligence or the proclivity of

I can feel stress naturally dissipate as I get work done. As I accomplish tasks that I know need to be completed, I feel a sense of peace. Not total peace, but a feeling of assurance that I'm headed in the right direction. Stress seems to accumulate when

Seth Godin's 2010 book, Linchpin, changed the way I look at my career. It forced me to question what strategy we should use to build the most meaningful, fulfilling career possible. The thesis of the book resonated with me. Become indispensable, become a linchpin. Linchpins do what is

What do you do when you break a positive habit? There are primarily two options. Option 1 is to get back on the horse and pick up where you left off; option 2 is to intend to restart your habit but never actually do it. How often do we break

When you feel pressure or stress in life you must watch yourself carefully. Don't get swept up in the emotions. Analyze if your negative emotions are disproportionately related to what's actually happening; you may find that your emotions are driving your decisions and you are becoming

Your attitude is infectious. Positivity, negativity, determination, discipline, aggression, depression; all of these will influence the others in your group. It could be your atomic family, your peers at work, your teammates on the court, or all of the above. Whatever your attitude is, it will rub off on others.

There have been times in life where I felt lost and as though I was reaching for something that was always out of my grasp. There was something missing; a hole I tried to fill with hobbies and activities I thought I "should" do. Nothing I tried brought

Body language can be a potent form of communication. What people may say through their words may not tell you as much as what their body does. Paying close attention to tone of voice, gestures, posture, and vocal inflection can allow you to have a glimpse into the true feelings,