Career Change

Would you say to those who believe they need a formal education to change careers?
Its hard not to shake my head in dissatisfaction at those that think a formal education is the key to a career change. Education is the key to making yourself a better person it is not the key to a better career. The book Rich Dad Poor Dad states that the Poor dad gets an education so as to find a company to work for where as the Rich dad gets an education to figure out which company he wants to buy. Obviously not everyone can go around buying companies but this points out the misconception of education. The true entrepreneurs educate themselves so as to make decisions that will help them reach their goals. They do not get educations because society or other people expect it. howichangedcareers.com

Everyone needs a break from work , work, work and a good laugh every now and then.

I don't watch Dancing With The Stars... just not my thing.

But,

I just saw an awesome video of the Tribute that dancers on the show did in honor of MJ. They were dancing their hearts out.

My friend, physical trainer and fellow entrepreneur Curtis Ludlow sent me the following video. We regularly share ideas and tips with eachother. You can't read everything so its good to have great relationships with others that you can share info with.

This video was my Tip of the Day (Courtesy of the Small Business Administration and the United States Postal Service)

Enjoy.

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Lewis Pugh is discussing his preparation and eventual swim across the North Pole. I watched this mesmerized. It motivated me deep down in my spirit to be the best that I can be...to dare to dream big!

I admit, a man-cry, or tear at the end.

When I was having a tough day at work I would take a 10 minute break and watch a BMW Film (they no longer exist on the BMW site but I just found that they are posted on YouTube.)
They were short films that would allow me a bit of escape.  Help me reset my mind.
I [...]

In addition to HARO, Peter is the founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, Inc., a boutique Marketing and PR Strategy firm located in New York City, with clients worldwide. His blog, which he launched as a website in 1995, (www.shankman.com) both comments on and generates news and conversation."

You can listen to my Interview with Peter Shankman of HARO.

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You can also listen here Peter Shankman of Haro on How I Changed Careers

Below are interesting quotes from the interview.

I began traveling internationally as a teenager.  Travel has been one of the most fascinating and life shaping parts of my life.  It is a priority to me. Yeah, I travel for work too, but my spirit soars when I think back to times when I was napping in a hammock on Tioman, barefoot and [...]

While clicking around for business and entrepreneurial sites I came across Marci Alboher and the column she used to write for the NY Times. More searching lead me to a 2007 video with her and Tim Ferris. The video is over 50 minutes. I couldn't watch it all in one sitting. My inability watch in one sitting was not about the duration but about the fact that I was so excited about who they are and what they have to say. I paused frequently to take "Amen" notes. Amen, I agree with you on that topic, and on that one too. And, "Amen" you so eloquently expressed that concept that I only began to ponder.

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This is from the TED 2009 Series.  I download TED videos and watch them when I travel.  They are inspirational, intelligent with a bit of whmsy. Alain de Botton hits on so many issues.  He discusses Success, meritocracy, losers, fear, and career snobbery.  I highly recommend watching.  Visit [...]