Archive for April, 2009

Ready To Quit Your Job, Yet?

How do you know when you’re ready to quit your job and graze on pastures new?
This is a question asked by many IT Professionals right now.

I’d Love Your Feedback on The 10 Habits Of Highly Effective IT Professionals

I launched the eBook ‘The 10 Habits of Highly Effective IT Professionals’ and since then it’s been downloaded over 3,000 times. If you haven’t downloaded your copy yet, then enter your name and primary email into the form on the right of this page and I will send it to you right away.

Why You Need a Technical Swipe File, and How To Get One

Just yesterday, I was totally impressed by a guy I met at a technology conference who has an amazing technique for organizing his projects and interests in technology.
So much so that when I revise my book ‘The 10 Habits of Highly Effective IT Professionals’ (if you haven’t got your copy yet, then download it [...]

What’s Holding You Back?

Recession and job cuts have (at some time or other) caused us to consider a change in job or career. I have – I’m sure you have too. Sometimes, the reasons to change are great. But still, we might find ourselves unwilling or scared to do anything about it. What’s holding you back?

How To Stop Worrying and Start Growing

During economic turbulence, most of us worry about our jobs, our finances, and the future. Some of us worry much more than others. My mom is a professional worrier – she would win the gold-medal if worrying became an Olympic event!
Worry is like prayer in reverse – Michael Angier

Society programs us to worry. It’s the [...]

Are Career Goals A Waste Of Time?

Two years ago, this question may have seemed ridiculous to you. In a growing economy, opportunity is in abundance and the challenge we had back then didn’t concern make-or-break, but which of the golden opportunities were the shiniest. Now the whole economic environment has changed. The economy is turbulent and unpredictable. So is it worth [...]

7 Reasons Why I Take My Work Performance Seriously

A colleague asked me yesterday why I put so much importance and value on performance management and my performance review. How did I answer?

Freelancing Negotiation: Psychological Tricks

The best answer you will hear, when negotiating, is No (find out why)
No sets a boundary. And once you know why your clients says No to your proposal, you have a foundation to work off. Cutting price is not always the best approach.
In this article, I will give you a serious edge when negotiating by [...]