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So what is the solution to competing and winning in the 21st century
workplace? To begin, I am an advocate that while understanding the global
landscape is important and necessary,
your chosen career path should be
based on your passions and internal beliefs rather than on availability or what
jobs pay the most at any given moment.
I am not naive to practical concerns or being pragmatic when it comes to formulating a
decision, but I strongly believe that before falling prey to the trappings of a job and lifestyle
that does not provide passion and purpose, one should explore their goals and objectives in
detail. The good news is that you are living in an exciting era with incredible advances and
innovations. America remains the greatest nation on Earth; we simply have more
opportunities and better resources. Next time you find yourself complaining, consider this to
help gain some perspective . . .
Becoming “
Me, Inc.
” Is a Must!
It is time to expand your horizons and take the blinders off. The 21st century
global economy has created a paradigm shift where borders no longer exist
and the perception of one’s career identity must shift from the finite title on a
business card to that of a
solutions oriented resource
.
You are a problem
solver
or you are obsolete!
Although the world is more complex, simple is still
powerful.
Avoid
the single-
minded danger
that Abraham
Maslow observed:
“He that is good with the
hammer
tends to think
everything is a nail.”
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