June 2007

What Is Your Legacy?

by AngelaM June 25, 2007

It’s a provocative question. I was asked this question 4 years ago by the career coach with whom I’d been working to prepare for my big leap from music marketing executive (secure job) to entrepreneur (scary & unknown.) I thought for a week and gave him this reply. What I hope my legacy will be [...]

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Top 4 Unforgivable Career Moves

by Jovie Baclayon June 22, 2007

As a huge rock ‘n roll fan, one of my favorite stories this week is about how the rock band Motley Crue is suing its managers for $20 million. Among the reasons cited? Giving terrible advice, a.k.a. telling drummer Tommy Lee that being on reality shows like Tommy Lee Goes to College and Rockstar: Supernova [...]

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I predict great success!

by AmandaP June 21, 2007

Everyday as I log onto my computer, I check the weather, check my email, and then check out my horoscope. Although I am aware the automatic response delivered by Californiapyshics.com is not tailored to me, I like reading it anyway…guilty pleasure I admit. I like to see what might be in store for me and [...]

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Mr. Mom?

by Jovie Baclayon June 20, 2007

I just read that a study in the UK found that an increasing number of men are choosing children over their careers. They’re turning down promotions, taking pay cuts and refusing to work overtime just so they can spend more quality time with their families. The average annual sacrifice is 2,800 pounds (roughly $5,500 USD). [...]

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YSN Secrets #18: Major Life Decisions

by admin June 20, 2007

Life comes with some pretty big questions, particularly as we begin to mature and decide to relocate, get married, launch a career or start a business. Those decisions can come with a lot of risk, and shouldn’t be taken lightly, so it’s good to ask yourself the right questions and prepare for making a solid [...]

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