Happy 89th Birthday To My Pup Pup

There is no person in this world that I am more inspired by than my grandfather.  He is the best person that I know and I’m absolutely thrilled that he is healthy, happy, active and loving life at age 89.  One of the most important things that I learn from him everyday is to make the absolute most out of life – at 89 he is going to the gym, going out at night, meeting new people, learning new things and always surrounding himself around great people.  Very few 29 year olds can say they do those things consistently!!

Among his many accomplishments are raising and putting his two amazing daughters through college, being an incredible Grandfather, being the oldest employee in the history of our school district, volunteering his time weekly at our church and being one of the most well known and respected people in our community.  He truly is an inspiration to us all!

Happy Birthday Pup – you are the best!

“I’m glad we got laid off”

The following is an interesting article that shows 10 situations in which people embraced the “recession” by creating wonderful opportunities for themselves.  Some started new businesses, others are using it to finally spend more time with their families.  The moral of the story in all 10 is quite simple – great opportunities ALWAYS exist…  its up to you to find them.  Check out the article and enjoy:

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/news/0906/gallery.silver_lining/index.html

College Students & Graduates… Seperate Yourself

A recommendation to those of you that are still in school, as well as those that are already in the “real world”….  let this current economy be a lesson that you need to always seperate yourself from others out there.  How do you do this?  By working exceptionally hard and learning as much as you can.

Students – focus on getting involved in a variety of activities, becoming leaders in student organizations, building relationships with successful professionals in your field of interest and securing internships everytime you have a break from school.  Simply walking into an interview with a college degree isn’t good enough anymore, especially for those of you who are ambitious and have a strong desire to become successful.

Graduates – being in the office from 9-5 Monday thru Friday and doing what your told might not be enough to keep you employed, let alone be promoted.  Look for ways in which you can learn more about your industry, such as trade journals, industry websites, taking on increased responsibilities and offering to take a respected colleague out for lunch to learn from them.  None of these things will guarantee your success, but they will certainly separate you from everyone else who is just trying to keep their job and do the bare minimum.  Combining these learning experiences with a strong work ethic will put you in a much better position.