http://www.changingcourse.com/blog Dedicated to helping you find your life mission and live it. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:55:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Valerie and her rescue dog,"Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young This article originally appeared in Issue 190 of the Changing Course Newsletter. Now and then I meet someone (usually a young person) who tells me they really like helping with people, so they’re thinking about going into Human Resources or HR as it’s commonly ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/08/have-a-great-idea/ Are you (or is someone you know) a personal trainer, fitness instructor, conditioning coach, or other independent fitness professional… or want to be? Are you passionate about being healthy and fit and helping other people do the same? Do you want to stop working twelve hour days and still grow ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/08/business-success-bootcamp-for-fitness-enthusiasts/ Do you secretly worry that others will find out you’re not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are? Do you often dismiss your accomplishments as a “fluke” or “no big deal?” Do you sometimes shy away from or obsess about taking on greater challenges because of ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/08/impostor-book-2/ New Page 1   Valerie and her rescue dog,"Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young This article originally appeared in Issue 189 of the Changing Course Newsletter. "In the middle of difficulty," observed Albert Einstein, "lies ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/07/turning-problems-into-opportunities/ Do you secretly worry that others will find out you’re not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are? Do you often dismiss your accomplishments as a “fluke” or “no big deal?” Do you sometimes shy away from or obsess about taking on greater challenges because of ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/07/impostor-book/ Valerie and her rescue dog,"Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young This article originally appeared in Issue 188 of the Changing Course Newsletter. Most of the time my parents did get it right. But everything I learned about achieving career bliss I learned by actually ignoring my well-meaning but cautious parents. That's because, if you ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/07/ignore-everything-your-parents-told-you/ Valerie and her rescue dog,"Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young This article originally appeared in Issue 187 of the Changing Course Newsletter. Has the school calendar of your youth hardwired you into seeing September as the time for new beginnings? If you yearn for a new job, a career change or maybe even a ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/06/recreate-your-life/ Valerie and her rescue dog,"Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young This article originally appeared in Issue 186 of the Changing Course Newsletter. I'm all about finding ways to help people to "un-job." One obvious barrier to quitting the 9-to-5 grind to work on your own is the predictability that comes with a steady job. ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/06/turn-your-interests-into-income/ How to Generate a Steady Cash FlowUsing What You Already Know Valerie and her rescue dog, "Cokie Roberts" By Valerie Young “The number one money challenge for people who want to transition from a salaried job to being an entrepreneur is the unpredictability of their earnings.”There are lots of different ways to ... http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/06/a-little-knowledge-can-go-a-long-way/ http://www.changingcourse.com/blog/2008/06/no-time-to-go-after-your-dream-how-to-turn-your-dreams-into-reality-in-five-minutes-a-day-and-other-tips-for-time-stressed-dreamers/