This is a question more young people really need to ask themselves before they starts firing their CVs out into the world. Just because it’s the done thing after education and feels like the necessary step forward in your life doesn’t always mean it’s the right step, especially if you’re focusing on the wrong goals. Work should never be a … Read More
Why authority no longer works.
Most people who claim to have authority only do so because someone else has granted it to them, usually of higher authority. Fortunately, this ego-powered process is in quick demise as the new economy demands leaders who create more leaders rather than cracking the whip. Authority flourished in the industrial economy because most work was piece rate and required fairly … Read More
5 Life Lessons From ‘Bad’ Part Time Jobs.
Reports say that more graduates are now taking on menial jobs that require little to no skill. For me, a job only becomes ‘bad’ when it stops working for you. Here is a list of five part time jobs I’ve experienced and the valuable life lessons that came with them… 1. Labouror: Knowing I have the ability to create something … Read More
Why painkillers are better than vitamins
No, I’m not talking about tablets, I’m talking about human beings. Vitamins are the kind of people who are excellent at maintaining the status quo. They’re efficient, obedient and never veer too far from the iron tracks. The painkiller on the other hand goes out in search of pain. The new economy demands painkillers, innovators, people who spot problems the rest … Read More