There is No Try

There is No Try Yoda is a great career coach. In perhaps his most famous scene, he commands Luke Skywalker, fledgling Jedi, to raise a spaceship with his mind. Reluctantly, Luke agrees to “try.” “No,” interjects Yoda sternly. “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-WqVdGPuRbJJN6rbPQfMrw',sig:'mf7vDow0i4MhYS3tWwGHdvTRXiv_gQmeZh-oVbaWaYU=',w:'445px',h:'296px',items:'451259424',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); How many of us have been “trying” to change a bad habit? Eating better, moving more, getting to bed earlier â€" all good ideas you might have “tried” recently. There is no trying to get to bed earlier. You either turn off the TV or device at 10:00 and go to bed, or you don’t. You either go out for a walk after work or you don’t. “I’m trying to walk every day” really means “I’m failing.” We just feel better saying we tried rather than admitting we failed. I hear the same excuses when someone is stuck in a rut at work. “I try to get along with my difficult team member, but she’s impossible.” “I’m trying to get my reports done earlier, but things keep coming up at the last minute.” To say that we’re trying to do something is the way we prepare for failure. We’re making a small side bet that we won’t succeed so the world will judge us more kindly. We always knew it was a long shot I’m a firm believer that you can’t prepare for success and failure at the same time. Here’s how to transition from trying to doing. Break up a big important goal into tangible steps you can take right now. Instead of trying to eat healthy, turn down dessert today or pour yourself a big glass of water right now.  Instead of trying to walk every day, walk today. The same goes for relationships. Instead of trying to get along with a difficult team member, listen carefully to her point in this moment. Choose to smile and greet her warmly today. Offer your help on a project right now. Admit when you don’t want to do something and let it go. We worry about what people think of us, and we want to please them. That makes “no” hard to say. Instead of turning down invitations, we say we’ll “try to make it.” (Yoda shakes his head sadly in the background.) There is real freedom in knowing what you don’t want and having the courage to say it. Saying no to things that aren’t important or don’t bring you joy is like getting rid of clutter in your home. You create more space for things that do matter when you eliminate things that don’t. Believe you are already what you want to be. “I am” statements are powerful inspiration. I am successful. I am loved. I am surrounded by abundance. Believing was the first step for Luke to raise the spaceship, and your belief also clears the way for action and success. Trying is based on fear; doing is based on power. Trying feels safer; less risk, but less reward. Doing is audacious and full of risk. We might succeed brilliantly. Or we may fail miserably. Scary stuff. But real â€" unlike the lie we tell ourselves when we say we tried. What will you do today?

11 email hacks for busy people that actually work - Debut

11 email hacks for busy people that actually work - Debut Holy heck guys, how is it Monday already? If youre anything like us, you might still be dealing with the mountain of emails youve received over the weekend. Talk about the blues. Emails are a huge productivity killer, but lucky for you, weve come up with email hacks for busy people that actually work. Take a look: 1. Sort, sort, sort Labels and folders are great at compartmentalising your various work projects. When you get sent a new email thread or send out a new email, always make sure to label it with the correct project. This way, when youre tackling your emails, you can do it by project. Doing this allows for more focus you can bundle in checking your emails with other tasks connected to the project at hand. Different email clients use different methods of filing and labelling. So, its useful to just take a look at the Help section of your Gmail/Outlook/Yahoo Mail account to set your inbox up. 2. Mark messages you need to follow up on as unread Most email clients have a function where you can sort your inbox by unread emails first. These then go to the top of your inbox, with all your read emails at the bottom. Marking messages you need to follow-up with as unread are a great way to visually remind yourself of your outstanding email threads. If you dont need to answer an email immediately, use this trick so you can do it later. Our recommendation is to carve out time at the end of the day to clear those unread emails away, so you have a fresh inbox the next day. 3. Optimise your subject lines for searchability Instead of using vague subject lines (Tomorrows meeting, Notes from today, Quick catch-up etc.) always use clear, dated ones. This way, you wont be wasting time trying to use the search function to trawl through your inbox for relevant information. Try dating your emails (Marketing Meeting Minutes: 30th October 2016) or even group them by project (Social Media Campaign 6 | New Updates 30th October 2016). That way, anyone who receives these emails will also know exactly whats in them. Transparency and clarity for all! 4. Dont start your day by responding to emails Trust us when we say this: your weekend emails can wait a couple of hours. It is so easy to get sucked down the inbox rabbit hole, but dont let your emails get in the way with your to-do list. Try accomplishing one big task or two-three smaller tasks before you tackle your daily emails. Itll make you feel more productive, and if you do get stuck in your inbox, at least youve made a dent in your other work too. 5. If you can have a face-to-face or phone conversation, do so Theres nothing more vexing than waiting for a reply on something urgent. This may be difficult for bigger companies, however, the principle is still the same Phone calls or face-to-face conversations tend to bring both parties to the correct conclusion faster than email threads do. If youre keen on getting things done quickly and efficiently, sometimes old school is the best school. Besides that, it is  so  easy to misconstrue something in an email. For better, clearer communication, an actual conversation works best. Youll be less likely to misinterpret someones tone of voice, and can read facial expressions better. Just make sure to write or type out notes during or after so you dont forget what is said. 6. Go for a walk or a run and THEN go back to answer the non-urgent emails A brain break can be the energy boost you need to tackle your beastly inbox. Take a quick walk around your office building, have a coffee or simply go outside for some fresh air. Then come back into the office to answer your emails. A little bit of space between what you were doing previously and your emails will give you more clarity. 7. Block off time  in your calendar specifically to answer emails Put a clear appointment time in your calendar saying Do Not Disturb and try to take yourself out of the office. This way you can answer your emails uninterrupted, at around the same time every day. Establishing a routine could make answering emails less daunting. Also important: as soon as your appointment time finishes, stop doing emails and head back to your office! Otherwise youll be stuck answering emails forever. 8. Set up an out-of-office reply that works for you Now, this is a pretty extreme measure, so use this tactic with caution. Turn your out-of-office reply into a full-time email disclaimer! For example, you could say: Hi there! Thanks for your email. Your email is very important to me, however Im taking care of my mental health by only answering them once a day. This might mean any non-urgent enquiries might have a  delayed response. If you need to reach me urgently, you can ring the office with this number [xxx-xxx-xxx] or my direct line here [xxx-xxx-xxx]. This way, you manage peoples expectations and give yourself room to breathe at the same time. 9. Turn your push notifications off No more interruptions. But what if its urgent? you cry. Trust us, if its urgent, they wouldnt be using email to communicate with you. Taking back control of your emails means taking back control of when you look at them. Dont let that annoying tweeting sound rule your life. 10. Use Slack internally if you can Slack is a team messaging system that we use here at Debut HQ, and we find it incredibly useful. Its like a typical instant messaging system, but optimised for agile office teams. You can group conversations into permanent channels, group message, add attachments, and most importantly, send GIFs. Can your email do that? We dont think so. This will cut down your internal emails significantly (unfortunately external emails will still be inevitable.) Other email-killer alternatives include  Hipchat  (a messaging system), Basecamp or Asana, the latter two being task management systems. Tell us which one you like best! 11.  Accept that Inbox Zero may be nigh-on impossible There are two types of people. Type A frets over having  any unanswered emails, and tries, in vain, to get to inbox zero daily. Type B lets emails pile up, to disastrous levels (think tens of thousands of ignored emails.) Both situations can be overwhelming. There are tons of articles out there preaching the benefits of getting to inbox zero. However, the pursuit of perfection can sometimes be demoralising, even futile. Do your best by using the tips above, but dont stress if you dont clear your inbox fully. Youre only human. Feature image via Pexels Download the Debut app and get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! 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Thoughts on Gratitude - CareerEnlightenment.com

After reading this passage in Tonys book, I got this email from a client who recently purchased a profile picture retouch, lets call him Bob:Joshua’s book was so helpful, I have been very busy putting away all my job searching materials and preparing to start my new job tomorrow.   He can add me to his growing list of success stories! I solely followed the advice in his book and some from LinkedIn Premium.   My new job is a dream job for me in so many aspects, I just don’t know where to begin to tell you about it.I am very pleased with my new profile picture that you retouched or perhaps more importantly, the sheer good fortune to have taken Joshua’s book out of our public library six weeks ago.   My story is even more bizarre because the library didn’t have the book I wanted and I took out the Dummies book, just to start someplace. I figured it was better than nothing. I will never forget Joshua Waldman and how he changed my family’s life.When people ask me why I do what I do, its for this reasonto help people like Bob  find meaningful work. And Im grateful everyday to have the opportunity to do this.Bob went to his library, didnt find the book he wanted, and picked up my book  instead. He gratefully followed my instructions. When he found success, he shared his gratitude with me. Here is someone who cant be kept down. Hes got the right attitude to weather any storm in life.So with humility, I say this, it wasnt my advice as much as his perseverance that helped him get hired. It allowed him to take advantage of not just my advice, but my profile picture retouching service.FYI, all new members of Career Enlightenment can get their profile photo retouched for a ridiculously low price.So my challenge to you is this: find ways to apply gratitude to your life. Will it be a daily practice, like I do? Or will you just guide yourself to thoughts of gratitude when life throws you a curve ball?

My Newsweek Video Is Up! My Newsweek Video Is Up!

My Newsweek Video Is Up! My Newsweek Video Is Up! Holy crapballs, is this exciting. Maybe even more so because after the video was pushed back for the second time, I resigned myself to seeing it in March. Or May. Or 2011. But not before the week was over! Put Me In, Life Coach is a 5-minute video on Newsweek.com that profiles me as one of the 15,000 (!) life coaches out there. Youll hear how I found my way to coaching, how I got accredited, my definition of a life coach, even see me coaching a client hear her thoughts about being coached! I stand corrected: holy crapballs, this is super exciting. Oh, and if youve found your way here because of this super awesome video, Welcome! Click around stay for a while theres a ton of neat stuff both on my blog in my site. This is my home on the Interwebs, youre always welcome! Once more for good measure: holy crapballs.

Writing a Medical School Resume - Tips For Earning a Job in a Health-Related Field

Writing a Medical School Resume - Tips For Earning a Job in a Health-Related FieldIf you are thinking about getting a job in a health-related field, it is important to have a medical school resume on hand. They can help you stand out from the crowd and start getting interviews and promotions.One of the first things that you will want to do is write your medical school resume at least three to four weeks before the date you intend to begin training. The reason for this is that many schools and universities work from a rush schedule. As such, they may not have time to compile your resume until after they start interviewing.Once you have completed your college program, take the time to look through the school's website. Remember, you want to emphasize your achievements, but you also want to be aware of the major areas in which you need to improve. In addition, it is good to list your majors on this resume as well as the following: experiences, research interests, publications, letters o f recommendation, and honors.Your achievements should not just be limited to your coursework. Also highlight areas where you may have excelled in during your career. Of course, if you have had the opportunity to study abroad, this should be highlighted as well. However, don't get too technical, so that it becomes too difficult to read.Finally, list the research interests and areas of focus you are interested in. These should not be 'things' but rather general activities that interest you. For example, if you love learning about the environment, mention what you have learned through your readings or what you have observed.Another important part of the resume is what you have written, and how you have put it together. Remember, in the world of writing, the last thing you want to do is sound like you're trying to impersonate someone else. Do not rush, and do not worry about how you end up with a perfect resume.Writing a resume is not an easy task, but it is essential for success. Consi der the advice you've received about making a resume, and make sure that you follow it closely.

Sweatworking Is The New Career Networking Trend

Sweatworking Is The New Career Networking Trend Forget stuffy conferences, cocktail parties and coffee dates. When it comes to meeting and mingling with career contacts these days, be prepared to show up in your gym attire for a little “sweatworking”â€"the trendy practice of connecting with clients and coworkers over a workout. To get the lowdown on why this concept is gaining momentum now, we called up career coach Jenn DeWall, MBA, who spent a decade working at Fortune 100 companies before launching her own business. She takes us through the ins and outs of this new way to networkâ€"and explains why it could be your next great career move. Why Now? These days everyone is more mindful of optimizing their time, DeWall explains, and sweatworking helps professionals tackle two important to-dos at onceâ€"advancing their careers and keeping fit. But the trend is more than just clever time management. It can also nurture more meaningful connectionsâ€"something many crave in our overstimulated culture. “At times, networking events can leave you feeling less connected because you’re feeling ‘sold’ to,” DeWall explains. “But physical activity creates a shared experience that helps build trust and likability early on in a relationship.” How to Make It Work for You While sweatworking is particularly suited for people in such client-facing roles as sales and public relations, DeWall insists that employees in any field can use fitness classes to create team bonds with colleagues, or form relationships with potential mentors. Plus, if you’re the type who isn’t a fan of more formal networking, a group workout can be an ideal way to gain confidence. “Sweatworking can alleviate the nervousness that networking newbies often have,” DeWall says. “You can use the activity as a start-up for conversationâ€"reducing the stress and anxiety that come with meeting someone new.” To get a session going, research what opportunities your company gym might have on tap. L.A. Fitness, for example, now offers free passes for corporate members to use with clients, as well as classes that cater to businesses. If you’re a freelancer, DeWall recommends searching Eventbrite.com for organized meetups in your area. And look into local business organizations too. Levo League, for instance, coordinates many group sweatworking opportunities geared toward professional women. Most important? Keep it low-keyâ€"and have a good time. After all, it’s about taking the stiffness out of networking. “Sweatworking is the professional equivalent of an outdoor kickball or volleyball league,” DeWall says. “It’s about people coming together for a fun, challenging experience they can bond over.” More From LearnVest: 8 Cheap Fitness Apps for Getting in Shape This Summer Financially Fit! 3 Ways Managing Your Money Can Be Like Getting in Shape 8 Ultimate Opening Lines for Fearless Networking

5 Things To Fix Before Your Resume Leaves Your Desk - Work It Daily

5 Things To Fix Before Your Resume Leaves Your Desk - Work It Daily Recruiters are not very forgiving. If your resume has one of these five errors, you are reducing your chances of being called in for an interview: Related: How To Address An Incomplete Degree On Your Resume (a) The name, contact information, or job title at the company where you’re applying is wrong. Many companies have names that are easy to misspell. Check and triple check that all the contact information is correct. (b) You made a mistake in your own contact information. Be especially careful about transposing numbers in your address or phone number. (c) You provided your marital status, health, or religious preference (unless you are applying for a job with a religious organization). It is illegal for companies to ask for this information and you put them in a difficult legal position if you provide it. And don’t include your social security numberâ€"that is an invitation to identity theft. The only exception is a federal resume if the directions specifically ask for the social security number. (d) Your e-mail address is cute (skibum@yahoo.com) and the phone number you give is regularly answered by a three-year-old. Companies want to feel they are contacting a professional. You may have to invest in a temporary cell phone to keep your three-year-old from answering when potential employers call, but the temporary investment is worth it. (e) You never proofread your resume. You must proofread your resume every time you change it, word for word. Minor mistakes in grammar and spelling creep in and send a major negative message: you do not care about quality and pay no attention to detail. This post was originally published on an earlier date. Related Posts How To Customize Your Resume 3 Tips For Flaunting Your Value On Your Resume How To Make Dates On A Resume Work For You About the author Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, CEO of Great Resumes Fast is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. Want to work with the best resume writer? If you would like us to personally work on your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profileâ€"and dramatically improve their response ratesâ€"then check out our professional and executive resume writing services at GreatResumesFast.com or contact us for more information if you have any questions. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by a CAREEREALISM-approved expert. You can learn more about expert posts here. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!