The Choice Driven Life

Here’s a question from a reader – an engineer. (We’ll call him Bill)
I’m at a job that I hate mainly because I feel like every day I’m set up to fail. There’s no job satisfaction. I go to work and try my best but the bosses and organization demand excellence in everything that we do. [...]

While attending a funeral recently I glanced up and down just my row to see several people Twittering and checking emails in the last few minutes prior to the beginning of the service. It’s now common during sermons and seminars to see people with their heads down, busy passing on tidbits of information instantly. This [...]

The old days of finding one company and methodically moving up the ladder in position and compensation, are essentially over. As we’re seeing with the massive layoffs already this year the chances of staying with one company for 30 years and getting that gold watch are very slim. When the 78 yr.-old chairman retires, the [...]

“When I see everyone rushing in one direction, I know it’s time to move the other way.” — Armand Hammer (1898-1990)
I love to see the wide variety of dreams that are nurtured, defined and developed into meaningful, purposeful work. People often ask me what kind of personal skills make someone a candidate to be one [...]

When I was 10 years old, one of my best friends was Bob Queen. One afternoon while exploring the back acreage of our neighboring farms, a snake bit Bob. Seeing the snake slither off, my immediate response was to run after the snake, track him down and repay the scoundrel for what he had done [...]

Does this reader question/comment ring any bells with you?
“I have never understood the question (or variations on it) of “What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about money?” as advice for finding one’s calling. I guess it’s because I would stay in bed, eat junk food, and watch TV. I’ve never seen [...]

There must be many people around you who speak about self employment in glowing terms. No wonder you might be looking at jumping into the self employment bus too. But it might be too soon for you. Pause and think. Are you ready for self employment yet?
A difficult question to answer, right? But wait, here [...]

I know that every one of you has a dream of something you would like to accomplish. I certainly can identify the dreams I’ve acted on over the years. And I know the power of having other people come alongside me to help find the ways to make those dreams a reality. We now have [...]

The first week of 2009 has obviously already brought you perhaps heartache, challenges, opportunities, new adventures, or unexpected pleasures. Aren’t you glad we can take an active part in choosing what the year will bring – or do you take comfort in thinking that you are simply a victim of circumstances?
I hope you are in [...]

Recently, I saw a 61-year-old gentleman who lost his job back in May of last year. Whenever a long period of time has passed without a job, I always suspect more life issues to be lurking in the sidelines. (Yes, even in this economy.) This was confirmed once again.
He told me his wife left him [...]