If you are going to ask in a job interview “what’s the work/life balance?” – DON’T. That’s not the way the world works. You don’t get balance in the beginning. You get sacrifice in the beginning … if you want greatness at the end.
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The Trophy Generation: Part 3
One thing is certain. At some point, you are going to get sucker-punched, and it is going to hurt. It doesn’t matter whether or not the hit you took was “fair” – no one promised that it would be – but whether you get up off the floor. Even if you get knocked down 10 times, make damn sure you get up 11 times. Take action!
The Trophy Generation: Part 2
Desperation is a great starting point for a new career. All the intense emotions you are feeling as you contemplate making your way through the next phase of your life can either be your greatest enemy or your most important ally. If those emotions paralyze you, they are going to be your enemy. If they kick you in the ass and get you moving, if they remind you that you have to take immediate action, then you will find that those intense emotions are your biggest ally.
The Trophy Generation: Part 1
You are The Trophy Generation. You expect way too much. You expect to be praised and rewarded for coming in second. Hell, you expect to be rewarded for just showing up. Guess what? There is no second place. And, in the real word, people don’t get paid for just showing up.
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