December 2011

Annual Review: Looking Forward to 2012

December 29, 2011

On Tuesday I shared a look back at my 2011. In this essay I’m going to take the time to look forward into 2012. Whether you want to set a ton of goals for the next year or you don’t want to set any, I still think everyone should spend some dedicated time each year figuring out [...]

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Annual Review: Looking Back at 2011

December 27, 2011

Exactly one year ago today I published my very first blog post here on Pocket Changed. 147 blog posts later and a lot has changed. I’ve learned so much in the past year. About myself, about working online, and about blogging. Next week I’ll be publishing a post specifically reflecting back in a “what I’ve [...]

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The Minimalist Guide to Being Grateful

December 23, 2011

Most people connect with Thanksgiving as the time of year that makes you feel the most thankful, but I always feel more thankful during Christmas. It could be the new year approaching, the extended time off from either work or school, or being around family that always has done it, but I am easily reminded [...]

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6 Most Ignored Myths About Quitting Your Job to Travel the World & Be Location Independent

December 20, 2011

When you ask someone that is stuck in a position they hate, whether that be a job, location, or relationship, a common response is: “I want to travel.” I reply to this first with a “that’s awesome”, but instead of following it up with asking where, I ask the more important question of why. You [...]

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Screw the Corporate Ladder! Build a Career Rocket To Get Your Dream Job

December 16, 2011

When I first started working after college I immediately put a five year plan together and figure out where I wanted to be “professionally”. I started taking all kinds of training classes, enrolled in and complete an MBA program, and said yes to every “opportunity” to prove I was a hard worker. After accomplishing all [...]

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What Are You Moonlighting?

December 14, 2011

“I don’t have enough time.” Bah, humbug! That is the worst excuse ever. In a world filled with so many distractions, what we need is focus. More time needs to be spent on: Legacy projects that matter. Working on something bigger than just yourself. Fighting an industry that is unsustainable. Doing the impossible. Trusting yourself to [...]

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7 Free Manifestos You MUST Read That Will Actually Make Your Life Better

December 8, 2011

There are a lot of great resources out there that you can buy or pick up at your local library that can help you change your life for the better. But there are also a lot of great FREE places to check out that you can expand your mind and learn from as well. In [...]

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