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3 ways to rediscover purpose at work
Almost 500 New Zealand professionals told me the three most important things you can do to rediscover a sense of purpose and meaning in your work.
7 ways to feel better about your job
If you're struggling to feel good about your job, don't quit just yet. Try these 7 ways to feel better about your job.
How to shape a fulfilling career
If you crave meaningful work, it might not happen by accident. Here's how to shape a fulfilling career, by asking 5 questions.
What to do before you quit your job to start a business
Before you quit your job you should know your reasons, know your numbers, and keep your connections.
You've made more progress than you realise
If you're a frustrated high-achiever, you might not appreciate your achievements. This is your reminder.
The difference between employees and entrepreneurs
Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship - and nor should they be. Here's the critical differences, and how you can choose.
Pay yourself first: a no-bullshit sequencing guide to your days and life
You're a living, breathing miracle. Your happiness, peace and enjoyment has intrinsic value. You weren't put here to work, and you don't have to suffer to earn joy.
The problem with professionalism: rejecting sameness at work
Professionalism is just an acceptable way to discriminate against people in the workplace. It's time we talked about class.
Mate, it's just work
Many of the big problems we battle during our days are work-related. At the time, they feel catastrophic. But we won't remember them in a week, month, or year.
For when it feels like you can't change anything
Everything is connected. Once you see it, you can shift it.
The Four Commandments of Priorities
Thou shalt have as few priorities as possible. Thou shalt treat priorities as commitments, not wishes. Thou shalt rank thy priorities. Thou shalt walk the talk in tricky times.
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- Michelle Cowan