by Tim Parkins | Sep 29, 2024
I Gotta Be Straight With You: Last Week Was Rough Sometimes I need to remind myself of the messages I consistently deliver to everyone else: I need to take my own advice. As much as I love helping others design a working life that feels fulfilling, last week was a stark reminder that knowing this stuff isn’t enough—you need to live it. Last week, I fell completely off track. I gotta be straight with you—it wasn’t pretty. I felt swamped with work, overwhelmed by everything that was piling up….
by Tim Parkins | Sep 22, 2024
Want to Be Happier? Stop Doing What You Enjoy Here’s a counter-intuitive idea that might blow your mind: the reason you’re as happy as you could be is that you’re spending too much time doing what you enjoy. Let me explain. I read an insightful article by Darius Foroux, titled Three Habits to Stay Healthy in a Hectic World, and one particular habit he mentioned stood out to me: “doing things when you don’t feel like them.” This struck a chord with me for a couple of reasons. Not only do I…
by Tim Parkins | Sep 15, 2024
Desperation Can Derail You: How To Avoid Making Rash Career Decisions don’t make decisions that will do this to your career! Have you ever been so miserable in your job that you’d take almost anything just to escape? You’re not alone—I’ve been there myself. When work drains you, it’s easy to jump at the first opportunity, but that’s when you need to be cautious. Desperate times don’t call for desperate measures—not in your career. Decisions made in desperation often lead to regret, pushing…
by Tim Parkins | Sep 8, 2024
In A Noisy World, Your Brand Is Your Voice The resumé is dead. (Good riddance!) What will help you land a new job or get promoted isn’t what you’ve got listed on your resumé, but what your personal brand is (even as an employee). While it’s true that many organizations still use resumés as a screening tool, many make hiring decisions based on past projects you’ve delivered on and how aligned your brand is with the work they need to be done. The world of work has drastically changed, in ways…
by Tim Parkins | Sep 1, 2024
How Routines Can Become Ruts – And Destroy Your Success Want to know what’s keeping you stuck in the status quo? Your routines. Wait, what? I know, like so many other people, I’ve written repeatedly about the necessity of having the right habits and routines to make progress on challenging goals. But these habits and routines can also hold you back if you’re not careful. Let’s explore this idea… The Dark Side of Routines and Habits You’re undoubtedly aware of the importance of routines,…
