Perhaps you’re just bogged down mentally because you’ve been stuck in the same position and keep getting passed over for promotion. Maybe you’ve been in an unfruitful job search for a long time and you’re wondering if you have the will to keep jumping through all the job search hoops that a modern transition requires.  In short, there is hope. What I’ve found works for me is having a carrot to dangle. You know, a small victory.

A - Ask for projects that make you uncomfortable and allow you to expand your skill set.

B - Be willing to invest in the areas you need help in. If your car breaks down, hire a mechanic. If you sue someone, hire a lawyer. If you are not a great writer, hire a professional resume writer.

I’ve purposely avoided writing controversial articles because I prefer to be drama-free and to focus on education. But this topic of the “race card” is an important one, especially in light of Black History Month. Black History Month is celebrated for all of the major accomplishments contributed by African Americans, so why are so many from this population still pulling the race card when they don’t get certain, targeted opportunities?

Another year has nearly come and gone. Has anything changed for the better? Did you get that promotion? Better yet, did you even set a goal to be promoted? How did you do this year? How do you know? Was it a good year just because you’re boss didn’t say anything negative?

I don’t know about you, but my family has been through the ringer with corporate layoffs. With my own layoff happening many years ago, it was my first experience with the emotional toll of such an event. 

When I think about how hard it to hit that 14th rep on the leg press machine or how I’d rather be in bed than doing my 30th arm curl. I’m reminded of the concept of Push.