There are seven essential truths to consider before making any major career decision. 1. There is no such thing as job security. Millions of people have pursued their careers under the assumption that if they do the job required of them and do it well, they’ll remained employed and even get regular, reasonably sized raises. …

WHETHER YOU THINK YOU CAN, OR YOU THINK YOU CAN’T — YOU’RE RIGHT. Confidence can take many forms, from the arrogance of Floyd Mayweather to the quiet self-assurance of Jane Goodall. True confidence — as opposed to the false confidence people project to mask their insecurities — has a look all its own. When it …

Most of us live by a motto, whether it’s one we’re taught or one we’ve developed over time. For example, a close friend of mine lives by her two self-created rules of “Don’t be a jerk” and “Be a homie,” which I wish I had come up with first. However, with all the great quotes …

Successful people think differently, act differently and ultimately distinguish themselves from unsuccessful people by taking a distinctive path toward their goals. Successful people all have similar traits and similar patterns. The truth is that being successful is not far-fetched if you can learn what other successful people do. And no, it doesn’t have to be …

The most successful people have the ability to objectively evaluate themselves on a regular basis—their skills, their actions and their progress toward goals. They don’t sleepwalk through the routine. They’re actively thinking about the things they do. But questioning yourself doesn’t mean second-guessing yourself. It means evaluating your status and objectives, and what you’ll do …