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The stupid paradox of career ambition no one talks about

photo of Walt Disney World drainage hole cover — Walt Disney said he thought his brother, the mailman, was the smart Disney

The stupid paradox of career ambition no one talks about is the fact that climbing the ladder leads to a place few rave about. All you have to do is watch and listen. Of course, there are exceptions to nearly every rule.

With more money, we buy bigger things, versus investing in passive income streams. With more responsibility, we are medicated and distracted from our health, relationships, and the things that bring us joy.

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Our obligation to be a leader is tested when we come to this daily crossroads

photo of elementary school Christmas play — when do adults give up trying to be the example for their children?

Our obligation to be a leader is tested when we come to this daily crossroads, when we have the choice between doing what’s easy (nothing) and doing what’s challenging (required).

In the photo above, I can’t help but wonder how many adults watching feel an overwhelming sense of obligation to show the children in their life that work life balance is possible, and a non-negotiable.

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Where do you find career solace?

photo of the inside of Seth Godin's shipping box — Ordered and paid for these two books months ago, in good faith

Where do you find career solace? How about in knowing that overnight success takes either side of a decade.

Can’t wait to read today’s fifth and final post about the paperwork of life over at the Next Blog

Let there be peace… in your career

Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me…

From Times Square... heading to Fifth Avenue and on to Central Park — From Times Square… heading to Fifth Avenue and on to Central Park

Can peace and ambition compliment one another?

a few blocks from Times Square... home cooked meals — a few blocks from Times Square… home cooked meals

Nuwanda struggles all day, everyday, to balance career ambitions with personal ambitions. Nuwanda lives in all of us.

Have you thought about how 2013 will better in your work life category, or is it impossible?

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May trust, respect, and development overwhelm your work today

busy, career-focused people, fill the commutes across America

Nuwanda worked at a Fortune 500 company for 13 years before he requested the last week of the year off. He didn’t get it. Why wait so long? Because he knew when signing up, the work ethic was the customer comes first – “we are at our busiest on nights, weekends and holidays”.

If you are working today, my Christmas wish for you is that you work for a leader who trusts, respects, and develops you.

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