Many people reach out to me, asking for my coaching advice on how to find a job in Silicon Valley. This includes technologists and designers, as well as business people. I ask “Well, where would you like to work?” Often, they say “Google. Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn.” “Those are all great companies”, I reply. “But you need to think beyond the … [Read more...] about You Want a Job in Silicon Valley? Look Beyond the Obvious.
How to Be an Entrepreneur and Still Have a Life
I’ve worked in Silicon Valley startups and fast growing companies since 1997. Here are some tips to balance your personal life with career, especially if you’re building a new business. 1). Get focused. I worked at an ecommerce startup which was ultimately acquired for a valuation of $1.2 billion. On my first day of work, I asked the CEO if he … [Read more...] about How to Be an Entrepreneur and Still Have a Life
How To Expand Your Professional Network While Still In School
Most college students are clueless about professional networking. In my last blog post “Starting College? How to Avoid the ‘I’ll Be Happy Only When…’ Syndrome”, I shared some tips related to Learning and Lifestyle, as I looked back on when I started college 32 years ago. Many readers commented that the ideas were helpful, whether you’re in college … [Read more...] about How To Expand Your Professional Network While Still In School
Starting College? How to Avoid the “I’ll Be Happy Only When…” Syndrome
Are you starting college? Or do you know somebody who is? I recently helped my girlfriend’s daughter relocate from San Francisco to New York City, to begin her freshman year of higher education. A lot has changed since I moved from Omaha to Iowa City to start college 32 years ago, but the following six tips were valid then, and they're valid now. … [Read more...] about Starting College? How to Avoid the “I’ll Be Happy Only When…” Syndrome
Live **As If ** You Had Cancer
On July 1, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced that he would soon be undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for throat cancer. He wrote “the prognosis from my doctors is excellent, the cancer was caught quickly, and my condition is curable.” A reader wrote me and asked if, given my own experiences, I would be willing to share some thoughts on … [Read more...] about Live **As If ** You Had Cancer
PART II: How to Figure Out What’s Important in Your Life
What must you have, be, or do, in order to be happy? What is essential for you to experience pleasure, purpose, and peace? And how do you figure this out? In my last post, I suggested that you identify your “Non-Negotiables” to avert a life crisis and reduce your Fear Of Missing Out. Are Non-Negotiables the same as goals? Not really. A goal … [Read more...] about PART II: How to Figure Out What’s Important in Your Life
