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Recommended Reading
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| Transitions |
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by William Bridges.
William Bridges is a master at explaining the dynamics of change and how to move through this difficult process. He discusses the three stages of transitions: ending or letting go, the neutral zone, and new beginnings. He also outlines seven strategies for coping with transition. |
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| The Art of Possibility |
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by Benjamin Zander
This book is written to help you expand your thinking about what is possible and offers simple exercises with direct and immediate application to your life. A must read!
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| What Should I Do with My Life? |
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by Po Bronson
In this book you can read about many people who have searched and found their Life’s Work. It is important to be inspired by others experiences.
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| The Pathfinder |
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by Nicholas Lore
Nicholas Lore, founder of the Rockport Institute, has worked with people over the last 25 years in career counseling. This is a wonderful book that will guide you through the process of identifying your inherent gifts and talents and is filled with solid information and great exercises.
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| Motto |
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Magazine Subscription
6 issues / 12 months
Editor, Kevin Salwen left a great job at the Wall Street Journal to
follow his heart and create a career with more purpose and passion. Each
issue features inspiring people and critical how-tos for your career and
business. A powerful resource for anyone changing careers to feel more
fulfilled and satisfied with the work they do. |
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Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared - Eddie Rickenbacher
Unfulfilled desires are dangerous forces. - Sarah Tarleton Colvin
It’s a funny thing about life. If you refuse to settle for anything less than the best, that’s what life it will give you. - W. Somerset Maugham
I read and walk for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me. - Anna Quindlen
If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life. - Confucius
Work is love made visible. - Unknown
There is some place where your specialness can shine. Somewhere that difference can be expressed. It’s up to you to find it, and you can. - David Viscott
Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you derive from what you do. - Michael Konda
“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Here are some Web sites that will help you determine salary ranges for the type of work you are seeking.
www.careerjournal.com
www.jobmart.org
www.abbott-langer.com
www.wageweb.com
www.salary.com
If you have a small business and are ready to expand and need a small business loan check out this website. www.NewWestFS.com
If you are thinking about being a writer check out www.lighthousewriters.com . They offer classes and have a real writers working community for inspiration and support.
www.worthwhilemag.com Great new magazine written just for career changing adults who want to work with purpose, passion, and profit. Kevin Salwen left his 18-year career with the Wall Street Journal to follow his passion and start his own magazine. Well worth the price.
If you think you would like to try public speaking or if you just want to get comfortable talking in front of a group or in a meeting try www.toastmasters.org and find a group meeting in your area. There is nothing more inspiring than spending a couple of hours a week with people bold enough to move through their fear and get up to speak!
This is a little off the beat, but recently I hired Dave Wyman to fence my property. Dave has been setting fence for years and is truly masterful at it. Watching him work is like watching purpose and passion unfold right in front of you. Wyman Fence Company 720 276-0159
If you love this website www.webolutions.com Call Matt at 303 300-2640 Great guidance, grounding and knowledge as you work through the process.
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Follow this link to the National Public Radio website and hear Ketzel Levine interview 14 wonderful and brave people as they followed their hearts desire. The series is called, “Take Two: Life Changes”
- Here how Greg Mhol gave up his globe-trotting executive job and took on his new role as Santa Claus.
- Yvette Warren evacuated New Orleans and created a new life in Texas.
- Liz Wisniewski left her high-powered corporate job to be a schoolteacher.
- Casey Amato followed her dream and became a police officer.
- Brea Evans left the stable life of in a lab to sailing on the Alaska Warrior monitoring what kinds of fish are being caught.
- Terry Rusinow found freedom and independence making her living with a coffee cart.
- Caroline Johnson, a real techy, joined her parents in a family business.
- Valda Crowder left the emergency room for real estate.
- David Rudd performs magic when he is not fighting fires.
- Denver’s own Helen Hand took over the direction of Colorado Free University after the death of her brother, John.
- Other stories include at lawyer, a doctor and a banker who have made big career transitions
This series is very entertaining and will inspire you at the same time!!
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| Hope |
Artist Annie Tagg
As a young girl Annie Tagg loved drawing but family difficulties caused her to bury her artist gift deep inside. At the age of 45 she reconnected with her gift and with angels. Annie’s artwork has been featured at the Tennessee Art Center, St.Thomas Hospital, In the Wings, Old Hickory Art Center, East Village Decor, as well as private collections.
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| Pure Love |
Pure Love's steady gaze represents the unconditional and unending love angels have for people. The radiance of this love is represented with rich greens and deep violets and the halo that surrounds her head.
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| Opportunities that give back to the community |
Donate that computer you have out grown to Providers' Resource. This nonprofit organization will refurbish and distribute it to a nonprofit or school in one of Colorado's underserved communities.
Providers' Resource Clearinghouse and Community computer Connection
14200 East 35th Place, Unit 105
Aurora, Colorado 80011
303 962-2280
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