Learn, Grow and Change- Todays Career Mantra

Learn, Grow and Change- Todays Career Mantra Learn, grow and change arent typically the three things you think of when you consider career advice. But those are three words to take seriously and Ill explain why. Who likes change? Many equate the word with the helpful psycho babble of doing stuff we dont like or dont want to do. Yet in todays rocky wacky world, change is the norm. So what can you do to embrace it- or at least not fight it? Set Your Direction In 2013, I selected three words to guide me. This idea came from Chris Brogan several years ago and I really like it. Heres why. We get so busy and distracted its easy to lose focus. But using these three words helps ground me and helps keep me focused when I feel out of control. It is never too early or too late to develop new habits for the new year! Learn, Grow and Change will be my three words for 2014. I have found myself stuck in habits that no longer deliver results. And Ive become complacent with the body of knowledge Ive acquired. My challenge and yours, is to develop a new pattern, system, or ritual to catapult us into 2014! What will your three words be?   Embrace Life-Long Learning A common quotable you dont know what you dont know can only be resolved when we learn new things.  You could try the Tim Ferris method of learning. Ferris, famous for his book, The Four-Hour Work Week, believes you can learn anything in four steps. Lifehacker shares more on this and a TNW video talk by Ferris. Ive reviewed and recommended many books- reading is another way to learn! Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk To Sell Is Human, Daniel Pink The Start-up of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha Check out my many recommendations on Pinterest! What new thing will you learn to do in 2014?   Learn How To Grow Where You Are Planted Grow and thrive! Under the best conditions (good soil, sun and water) any plant can survive. But what about less-than-ideal conditions? Can a plant still grow? Yes, they adapt by growing towards the sun or developing deeper root systems. Personal growth can also happen when you try new things or step out of your comfort zone. You can (and should) rise above the toxicity, unfairness, or neglect. There is something really empowering about making the best out of a bad situation!  Turn lemons into lemonade! 5 Reasons to Learn, Grow and Change in Your Job Search In todays US News World Report post, I dive into the 5 reasons you need to mix-up your job search for better results! I hope youll have a read. If you like it, heck, share it.