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Those of us who seek to obtain their career calling are an elite force! Like the
Marines,
we are the few, the proud and the brave
! By elite, I don’t mean to
sound condescending but rather elite in that we are willing to pay the price to
seek and find answers. We don’t expect handouts, we don’t blame the system,
and we do possess a strong moral compass. We don’t need to be monitored or
controlled; we know what is right and wrong. While the workplace continues to
change and evolve, you will be faced with opportunities that never before
existed . . . and your decisions will dictate your happiness and quality of life.
Take comfort in knowing that within
the pages of this book there is a plan!
I promise you that each and every strategy, tip or suggestion in this program is
one that I personally use to bring me closer to the balanced life I strive to live,
each and every day. They say the hardest step in any journey is the first one.
By
reading these words, you have begun a journey, which will activate feelings,
emotions, pride, and peace of mind that you may have thought was beyond
your scope or reserved for others
. Your potential is astounding and through this
process, you will begin to truly realize it. Life is now in session!
The concept of corporate social responsibility is all too often absent from our
nation’s largest employers. Corporate scandals become everyday news as
financial staff succumbs to greed and face tremendous pressure from
shareholders to exceed quarterly projections or lose their jobs. Since the
beginning of this century, CEO’s have consistently sent over 3 million jobs
overseas where labor is
cheaper
but not necessarily
better.
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Section 1 – Getting To Know Yourself