Income Stacking

Income Stacking

I recently saw a report by Sharon Epperson on CNBC on what they’re calling a new phenomenon of “income stacking.” Apparently around 5.2% of the workforce, which equates to about 8.4 million people, now have multiple jobs, typically one primary job and one additional...
Learnings from The Devil Wears Prada

Learnings from The Devil Wears Prada

The other night, in anticipation of the release of the sequel and in conjunction with the Met Gala, The Devil Wears Prada was on TV. I had seen it before, actually a couple of times. I didn’t watch the whole thing, I tuned in at the end when Andie has had enough and...
Do You Take It To Heart?

Do You Take It To Heart?

I attended an event several weeks ago which, by all accounts, was a smashing success. At a mastermind breakfast the following day, the leader revealed that he had heard a complaint from someone – one person – and felt he had to do some soul searching about the event...
Are You Unemployable?

Are You Unemployable?

I’ve spent the last 10+ years doing contract/vendor work for a company in my area who shall remain nameless. It was perfect for both of us – I had the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time (well, for the most part, unless there was an urgent project or a...
Are you paying attention?

Are you paying attention?

I was reminded recently of how the Universe speaks to us. First, it’s a whisper Next, it’s a bit more obvious Until it becomes a shout And finally becomes what I fondly call the “2×4 upside your head.” If you’re still wondering what you’re supposed to be doing...