The best articles and my favourite subjects.
The route to success is often a tough one that involves hard work and sacrifice. I’ve proposed two general paths to wealth (a form of success) – guru, or entrepreneur. Both routes, as does all form of success, are built on mastering something. Mediocrity does not have a home here.What does ‘Mastering’ mean?Simple definition: you […]
Success Is… Mastering ONE Thing Read More »
The Recession has created massive competition for the fewer jobs that become available, and it’s graduates that are paying the price. Lack of experience in industry seems like an obvious reason why graduates are not offered job placements, but surprisingly, this is not the primary reason
Why Don’t Graduates Get Jobs? Read More »
One of the hotly debated topics between freelancer and customer is the issue of rate escalation
Freelancers: How To Increase Your Rates, Annually Read More »
All organizations have culture. Culture is intangible, and a description of the default behaviors, tendencies and styles of its workforce. Your freelance organization is no different, but what is your ‘culture’?
Freelancers: Does Your Personality Define Your Business? Read More »
In a recent post on CIO.COM , it’s revealed which cities have IT jobs available for you to fill right now. I am not surprised to see that NYC and Washington D.C. are among these cities. Is Your city in the list?
Where Have the IT Jobs Gone? Read More »
Setting prices for freelance gigs is not an easy task. I am sure you know what I mean. It’s a dichotomy – you want to earn as much profit as you can, whilst at the same time offering an attractive price that your customer believes offers them value.
Freelancer Negotiation: Will You Factor? Read More »
Here is a book that tells you all you need to get set up as a freelancer…
Review: How to be a Rockstar Freelancer Read More »
Just yesterday, I was totally impressed by a guy I met at a technology conference who has an amazing technique for organizing his projects and interests in technology. So much so that when I revise my book ‘The 10 Habits of Highly Effective IT Professionals’ (if you haven’t got your copy yet, then download it
Why You Need a Technical Swipe File, and How To Get One Read More »
During economic turbulence, most of us worry about our jobs, our finances, and the future. Some of us worry much more than others. My mom is a professional worrier – she would win the gold-medal if worrying became an Olympic event! Worry is like prayer in reverse – Michael Angier Society programs us to worry.
How To Stop Worrying and Start Growing Read More »
Two years ago, this question may have seemed ridiculous to you. In a growing economy, opportunity is in abundance and the challenge we had back then didn’t concern make-or-break, but which of the golden opportunities were the shiniest. Now the whole economic environment has changed. The economy is turbulent and unpredictable. So is it worth
Are Career Goals A Waste Of Time? Read More »
