3 Things About Problem Solving Which Albert Einstein Teaches Us

Problem solving has a synonym in the corporate world today – fire fighting. Up to 70% of employees’ time at work is spent fire fighting. Thus they spend more than 6 hours out of 9 in a day grappling with problems which should not exist. What a waste of productivity! Imagine what organizations can achieve if hundreds (or thousands) of employees get these 6 hours daily (or 30 hours weekly) to work on something constructive!

The concept of problem solving in most companies today is flawed. “If it isn't urgent, worry about it later,” is the mantra. Eventually, the ignored problem becomes so massive that it calls for – you guessed it – fire fighting. This behavior is so deeply entrenched in most organizations that it has become a culture.

Many of you may be nodding while reading this. But how should we combat it? Well, here are 3 quotes from Albert Einstein. 3 principles which helped him achieve mammoth levels of success. 3 principles which can help you revamp the way your team functions and addresses problems.

1. “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”

We don’t want a problem to stay around for long; we want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Hence most of us jump into resolution mode immediately. Each person – to shine brighter in front of his boss – becomes an expert on solving it. The meeting room echoes with dialogues like “listen to me”, “I know what to do” and “this is how we’ll do it”. But these employees fail to realize that the proposed resolutions are merely quick fixes. The problem will rear its ugly head again. So what should employees do? Well, read on.

2. “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”

This is arguably the best piece of advice Albert Einstein has given us. The more time one spends understanding a problem, the more effective the resolution. Techniques like 5 Whysand Fishbone allow people to get to the root cause of the problem, and take corrective measures to ensure it never occurs again. Ask Paul O’Neill who turned an ailing Alcoa into one of corporate America’s heavyweights by simply addressing one core problem – worker safety. Don’t look for solutions immediately; take time to comprehend the gravity of the issue at hand. Keep redefining the problem until you get to the root cause. The solutions you and your team devise will actually save you and your team a lot of fire fighting. And for all you know, the resolutions may open up new business avenues for you.

3. “Logic will get you from point A to point B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

Edward de Bono points out in Lateral Thinking that too often we spend time measuring how right or wrong a solution is. But you can’t dig a hole at a different location by digging the same one deeper. Be prepared to consider all options, no matter how relevant or irrelevant they are to the current scenario. And this concept isn't only applicable to problem solving. It can be used in designing, engineering and all other fields.

I have been in the corporate world long enough to admit that these concepts are not easily accepted. Most employees immediately jump into the fire and end up running in circles. However, when my team has implemented these concepts, they have served us well. I’d also like to hear your thoughts. What do you think can be done to improve problem solving in the corporate world? And how will it help? 

Resume DOs & DON'Ts

The recruitment process has become almost identical all over the corporate world. A job description is written by the human resources (HR) department; the job is posted and announced on several places like a website, newspaper or email listserv; resumes are received/collected and screened; slightly better ones are shortlisted and later interviewed in person or over the phone, and only of them is hired. That one lucky person gets the job.

Resumes have become like a passport for job-seekers, and it is an important piece of paper for employers as well. Even though there are websites like www.visualcv.com out there trying to change the notion of a one to two-page resume on an A4 paper, a classic black and white resume still dominates the recruitment market and seems to me that neither employers, nor candidates show strong willingness to adopt the new visually attractive resume styles.

In this article, I will talk about the DOs and DON’Ts of classic resumes. This list is expected to give you just a general idea of what kind of information you are expected to have and to not have on your resume. There might be exceptional cases, and it is absolutely fine to do any of DON’Ts or not to do any particular DO. So, the best piece of advice I can give is to read the job description (JD) carefully of the vacancy you are planning to apply and see what the employer wants. If you read the JD carefully, then it will be easy for you to tailor down your resume according to that specific vacant position and the needs of that company.

DO. Add your e-mail address, cell phone number, and the physical address.

DON’T. Do not add your marital status, age, gender, date of birth, or any this kind of personal information. Do not add a picture unless you are required to.

DO. Make sure your resume is recently updated, and feel free to add the latest update date. This will show that you constantly work on your resume to keep it up to date.

DON’T. Do not write an objective unless the job description requires one. A job description used to be very important. However, people have overused it, therefore, whatever you are going to say in the objective line will sound cliché to the employer.

DO. Insert the dates of your employment, education, training and conferences you attended. This will help the employer get a better idea of what you had been doing in different times.

DON’T. Do not add the name of the high school you attended unless it is the only educational institution you ever attended.

DO. Add your accomplishments at your previous jobs. However, this does not mean that you should copy and paste your previous job description. Use action verbs to describe your achievements. For example; “- Successfully redesigned the entire customer registration process in 3 months which saved customers a lot of time.”

DON’T. Do not write on your resume why you resigned or ended your contract with your previous employer. If interested, the employers will ask for the reason during the interview.

DO. Feel free to add URLs into your resume. However, it will look professional if you add a URL to the specific word or phrase. It is not acceptable to copy and paste a long URL into your resume.

DON’T. Do not add your picture unless it is required by the employer.

DO. Keep your resume as short as possible. Be able to filter out the unnecessary/old information. Keep in mind that employers spend up to 20 seconds to screen your resume. Only if you do get shortlisted, they will have a deeper look on your details. You have up to 20 seconds to impress the recruiters. So, would you still make a 4-page long resume with every single training session you attended? I personally would prefer not to.

DON’T. Do not add your references. If needed, the recruiter will ask for them.

This is very important so I will repeat myself: recruiters spend up to 20 seconds on each resume they receive. Only the outstanding ones make it to the short list to be interviewed. The DOs and DON’Ts I just talked about will help you polish your resume so that it will stand out by being clear and simple, as well as highlighting the information recruiters need to see.

How to Leave Your Job The Right Way

When I resigned from a large consulting company after 3 years of working as a consultant, I sent out my farewell email at the end of the week. The next day, the CEO sent it out to the ENTIRE US Consulting Practice. (A lot of people).

Note: I wasn’t a Director, Partner, Senior Manager or even a Manager. I was a Senior Consultant. I didn’t save the company millions of dollars by inventing a new methodology or product. I wasn’t given any top performance awards or recognized as a global leader within a company.

I can only guess it was because he saw something noteworthy of sharing. In short: I loved working there & it showed in my e-mail.

If you're quitting, here is exactly what you need to do to leave on a good note:

1. Tell only 1 person and let them handle the communication of your exit. Tell your direct report or a senior colleague that you have decided to leave the company. Do not start telling everyone, until you get the clear to do so.
2. Your reason for leaving? You found a better opportunity elsewhere that you couldn't refuse. This is your answer no matter how much you hate the company or your boss. This is all you need to say, nothing more nothing less
3. Yes, a 2 weeks notice is still standard. 3 weeks notice is extra nice. 4 weeks notice is not recommended unless stated by your contract or an agreement you made with the firm.
4. Be careful during exit interviews. Do not turn an exit interview into a consulting session. You will not turn around the company by telling the truth to HR about all the issues within the company. Do not be superman. Stick to the answer on #2. If you wanted to tell the truth, you could have done it before you left. You are halfway out the door at this point so just stick to your normal corporate answers. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it all.
5. Your resignation letter is either extremely thankful, or a quick thank you & goodbye email. Nothing in between. Do not offer constructive criticism in your email, or offer suggestions on how to improve the company after you leave. You had your chance to improve it, so now is not the time. The reason the CEO sent my email to the entire company was because I called out co-workers that I enjoyed working with and how they helped me advance my career. I really enjoyed working at this company, and my resignation letter showed it. When I left other firms, the email was 2-3 sentences at the most.

In summary, my motto is that you should leave quietly and never ever burn bridges. Do not use this opportunity to show everyone how smart you are because it will backfire.

Unhappy With Your Job? How to Know if You Should Stay or Leave:-

Organizations depend upon engaged workers to create a high-performing culture and deliver superior results. Yet, the vast majority of people are unhappy at work. Numerous job-satisfaction studies indicate that more than 75% of people are dissatisfied with their job. This dissatisfaction is a global issue that spans industries, generations, income levels, and cultures. According to some estimates, it costs the global economy more than $1 trillion annually, in addition to the immeasurable impact it has on employees.

The fundamental question is whether these widespread issues at work are employer-specific or employee-driven. Given the pervasiveness of the problem, it may be that some issues are employee-driven. This raises the question of whether you should consider changing employers or your perspective. A good initial step to finding greater fulfillment is to understand which cohort you belong to:

• Engaged (15-20%): "Happy" and passionately devoted to your job every day.
• Disengaged (30-40%): "Ambivalent" and adding limited value.
• Disruptive (30-40%): "Actively unhappy" and detrimental to the organization and co-workers.

It is concerning that there are four times more dissatisfied employees than satisfied ones.

If you are unhappy, it is critical to identify the key issues driving your dissatisfaction. Otherwise, you are at risk of trading one unfulfilling job for another, and damaging your resume. With more than 75% of people unhappy at work, it is reasonable to speculate whether we have realistic expectations. Expecting more is not wrong, but perhaps we must exert more effort in order to reach our desired level of happiness.

It is important to note that few experiences have long-term positive effects on our state of happiness. Moreover, people do not fully understand the events that bring happiness. In some cases, changing jobs may provide a temporary surge of fulfillment, but ultimately the change does not address the root of the problem. Your outlook, positive or negative, has the greatest impact on your satisfaction at work. Changing your attitude gives you the best chance of finding both increased satisfaction and success at work.

Clearly, staying at a job where you are disengaged and disruptive is not viable. Remaining in a suspended state of disengagement is not healthy for the company or you. If you find yourself unhappy at work, it is important to consider one of two paths:

1. Change Perspective & Re-Engage: This path is for those who find their unhappiness comes from within themselves or from factors that are commonplace across most employers. It is important to reinvigorate yourself by finding new meaning either at or outside of work. Design a life and career in which you can engage in activities you are passionate about. Most employers will not do that for you.
2. Change Employers: People should choose this path when the majority of their dissatisfaction comes from factors specific to the employer. These factors can include a "toxic" manager or co-worker, skill and ability mismatch, and organizational viability. Regardless of the issue, ensure that your next employer does not exhibit the same flaws.

Whichever path you choose, it is important to give career choices considerable thought. Career satisfaction for most people takes a "U" shape. We often begin with enthusiasm, question our path, and then ultimately return to reasonable satisfaction. We must actively take control of our own happiness. If you are happy, there is no limit to what you can accomplish.

12 Myths that Lead to a Busy, Unfulfilling Life

15 years ago, I quit law school to pursue one overarching question: “Why do capable people fail to break through to the next level?” The answer to the question, to my great surprise, is success.

I first noticed the phenomenon while working with executive teams in some of Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies. When they were focused on the right few things, it led to success. But the success bred options and opportunities which undermined the very focus that led to success in the first place. In other words, I found that success can be a catalyst for failure. If we are not careful, it leads to what Jim Collins described as “the undisciplined pursuit of more.” It is true for companies; it is true for people.

I recently met with a capable and driven executive and asked him, “How are you?” He gave me a rapid-fire answer of all of the things he was doing: traveling, business updates, career changes and his children’s innumerable activities. It sounded like an intense but satisfying life.

Then I asked him again, “How are you really?” And the moment I did, he became emotional, and the reality of his life flooded out of him: his stress, his frustration of trying to juggle it all, his sense that he had no time to really think, or play with his children, or enjoy any of it.

The (cute) summary is this: his schedule was always filled but his life wasn’t fulfilled. What’s less cute is that, for most of us, living in this way is one of the surest paths to a life of regrets.

An Australian nurse, Bronnie Ware, has written about the regrets of the dying, drawn from conversations with people in palliative care. At the top of that list is “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” Second on the list was “I wish I didn’t work so hard.”

What fascinates me about this list is that no one tells themselves, “My goal is to live a life that others expect of me that isn’t true to myself.” The question that should grab us by the lapels, is, “Why do otherwise intelligent, driven, successful, capable people end up where they didn’t intend to be?”

What about you? Have you ever felt motion sickness rather than momentum? Have you ever sensed there was a more meaningful life available to you, but your to-do list was keeping you from it? Do you ever feel tricked by the trivial?

Why do otherwise capable, driven people get tricked by the trivial?

One explanation is that, if we’re not careful, our lives often become dictated by ideas which sound convincing at some level but are really myths. We buy into them not realizing how taxing they really are, and once we absorb them, they take over our lives and quietly rob us of the meaning we truly desire. I’ve compiled some of these ideas into a list that I call the Manifesto for a Stressful, Unsatisfying Life. There are 12 myths (and 12 truths you can use to combat them).

Myth #1 “I’m Too Busy Living to Think About Life.”

A friend of mine once said in passing, “Oh, I am too busy living to think about life.”
These days you need to be always on, always plugged in, and always on the go. If you want

to be stressed and unfulfilled, make sure you have no time to think, read deeply, reflect, or get perspective.

TRUTH: In order to have focus we need space to focus.

Myth #2 “If You Can Fit It In You Should Fit It In.”

Do you want more pay or more time with your family? For a stressed and unsatisfied person, the correct answer is “Yes.” Do you want to do to the event at work or go watch a movie
with your family? “Yes.” When faced with a tradeoff, go for a bit of both. Assume you can have the best of both worlds.

TRUTH: We can try to avoid tradeoffs, but we can’t escape them. We have to make a choice.

Myth #3 “If everyone is doing it then I need to do it.”

Do everything that’s popular—now. Let the fear of missing out consume you. Buy into
the cultural bubble that glorifies being busy and checking social media and email constantly. Don’t pay attention to the quiet voice telling you a different life is possible. Just go with
the crowd.

TRUTH: There is a joy in missing out. Discover it.

Myth #4 “Everything is important.”

One sign you are a going down the wrong road is if everything feels important. If this is true for you, your only option will be to emphasize everything. Don’t make the hard choices just call them all priorities and work flat out to do them all.

TRUTH: You can’t emphasize everything—it’s arithmetic.

Myth #5 “Being a team player means always saying yes with a smile.”

Be helpful to everyone, all of the time. Don’t worry about whether you can actually execute the tasks you’re taking on—be a good team player. It’s the kind of corporate citizenship you should embrace fully without thinking about it.

TRUTH: Saying yes to everything is a form of madness.

Myth #6 “It’s not enough to help people, I need to save them.”

You need to get good at making other people’s problems your problems. It’s not enough
to listen to a challenge someone is facing; you need to take it upon yourself to solve it.
It’s not enough to support someone—you need to save them. Don’t worry about boundaries. Make it personal. Own it fully.

TRUTH: You need not, and should not, rob people of their problems.

Myth #7 “If I have said I would do it then I have to do it.”

As Edgar A. Guest writes in his famous poem, ‘It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.’ And if it’s in a poem, it must be true right? If you have said you will do it, then you have to do it. If you have started then you have to finish. You are committed, and you cannot walk away. After all, nobody likes a quitter.

TRUTH: If you shouldn’t be doing what you’re doing then doing it isn’t the thing to do.

Myth #8 “I’ll stay up late and get it done.”

If you ever mention sleep to someone remember to talk about how little you’ve had lately. Boast about getting five hours last night, or about how you pulled an all nighter earlier
this week. It’s okay to be tired and to admit it. But don’t show weakness—or worse, laziness— by suggesting you need a full eight hours.

TRUTH: Sleep is for high performers.

Myth #9 “When things don’t fit, force them.”

When people say, “I don’t think we can fit that in,” take it as a personal challenge to prove it can be done. Don’t worry about the stress you cause yourself or others.
In fact, get so used to the pressure that you don’t notice it anymore. Ignore the strain in your neck and shoulders. Keep telling yourself you aren’t stressed.

TRUTH: You should never force anything.

Myth #10 “I have to do this.”

It’s okay to admit that, theoretically speaking, you have a choice. Just act in practice as
if you didn’t. This will allow you to say, “I have to” a lot, which is a handy phrase when dealing with conflict. If something you’re doing inconveniences a customer or a friend, it’s okay because it “has to” be done. It’s not that you want to create a hassle but that there is no other choice. Eventually you can think this so often, you will believe, deep in your heart, that you truly have no choice. Bravo!

TRUTH: The ability to choose cannot be taken away or given away— it can only be forgotten.

Myth #11 “More is better than less.”

Remember that the key to is having more of a thing than someone else, whether it’s money, prestige, or personal satisfaction. Facebook is a good place to start. The goal is to have more friends than anyone else. Choose shallow interactions over real relationships.

TRUTH: Choosing quality over quantity makes us more truly fulfilled—always.

Myth #12 “I have plenty of time left to get to that.”

Of course you aren’t doing exactly what you feel like should be doing, but there will be time
to do what you want to do after you’re finished doing what you have to do. You’ll get to it later. It’s a long life.

TRUTH: Life is pathetically short.

A Life that Really Matters

There is a story in the Hebrew Bible about Nehemiah, who is tasked with rebuilding the walls
of Jerusalem, which had been torn down by invaders. Nehemiah sets off with his men and begins the work, but his enemies are plotting to distract him from his essential purpose. Among other efforts, they wrote to him no fewer than four times trying to persuade him to
stop and at least talk to them about the project. Every time he responded with the same message,

“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” He was so clear about what he wanted to say yes to that he had the confidence to say no to other distractions. The result? Nehemiah and his men rebuilt the walls in just 52 days.

We are unlikely to find ourselves rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, but there are two essential lessons we can apply from this story.

“If we’re not careful, our lives often become dictated by ideas which sound convincing at some level but are really myths. We buy into them ... and once we absorb them, they take over our lives and quietly rob us of the meaning we truly desire.

The first lesson is that our thinking about priorities is all wrong. The word “priority” came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular, meaning the prior or very first thing,
and the word stayed singular for the next 500 years. Then in the 1900s we pluralized the term and started speaking of “priorities.” Instead, we need to take a page from Nehemiah’s book. Ask yourself, “If I could only do one thing, what would it be?”

Second, the word “decide” comes from the Latin “cid” or “cis,” the root for words like “scissors”, “fracticide” and “homicide.” Originally the word meant “to cut” or “to kill.” So make a habit of asking yourself this question: In the last week or so, have I said no to a good opportunity to make way for a great one?

When organizing your life, there are only two options: The disciplined pursuit of the essential or the undisciplined pursuit of the nonessential. And that matters because if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.

12 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

Never stop and never quit; that’s the motto of a job seeker who will never give up until he gets what he wants. A true go-getter does not get discouraged when he hits a stumbling block. Instead he views this as a challenge and is all the more inspired to do better. If you are constantly motivated, you will eventually realize that even in a down market, job seekers are not that powerless or without any alternatives. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you allow yourself to think.

The following are strategies that consistently generate strong results for job seekers:

1. Be patient and remain positive.

A lot of job seekers tend to have a short fuse especially when they feel that time is running out. The longer you're looking for a job, the more frustrated you become. To remain productive, pursue a handful of target companies on your list. If one opportunity doesn't work out, you've still got others to look forward to. Another strategy is to be persistent in calling hiring managers for a follow-up, after you've submitted your resume or have been to an interview. Let them know that you are interested, but avoid being rude and impatient. Calling them once or twice every day will not get you any favors. Remember that the hiring process is usually extensive, and companies are just being careful in making their decision. Explore a lot of your prospects and always strive to keep an optimistic point of view.

2. Don't underestimate the power of first impressions.

As you continue applying for positions in various companies, take care of how you interact with others. Attempt to leave a great first impression, whether it’s the secretary, the hiring manager or your fellow applicants. If you wish to differentiate yourself from other candidates, you must appear to be more eager, determined and serious to get the job. You must let them know how much you want to be there: show up early, dress smartly, be alert and be prepared.

3. Let employers know what you have to offer.

In every job interview, you have to convince the employer (or the hiring manager) why they should hire you out of all the other qualified applicants. The best way to do this is to identify the needs of the company and how you can fill them, using your skills and expertise. You must present yourself as an asset, and how being part of the team is a benefit to the organization, given your experience. Specify relevant challenges that you have overcome in the past, problems where you found practical solutions, and ideas that have produced tangible results. Employers always want to know that they are getting value for their money, and so you must convince them that hiring you is a definite advantage to contribute to the growth of the company.

4. Put together a portfolio.

It is never enough just to have a resume these days. As the marketplace becomes more competitive, people are finding new and creative ways on how to present themselves. One of these is by having a career portfolio. How extensive depends on the kind of work you do.

Usually it includes the following: a short (one-page) biography about your employment experience, a compilation of inspiring accomplishment stories, covers letters, and professional references. You can also include a list of your target organizations and a short marketing speech about yourself. If you are part of the creative industry, then you can also prepare a digital or printed book of your works (published or unpublished) – be it written articles, design samples.

5. Use the Internet to your advantage.

A lot of companies already have their own career websites and prefer to receive resumes and applications online. Some of them even use LinkedIn Pages or Facebook Fan Pages to engage possible candidates, using video testimonials of their own employees. Use the web to get in touch and engage with your target organizations and to research more about your industry. You can also create a website for yourself, and display your CV and portfolio there. Moreover, you can create a blog where you discuss topics that deal with your skills and experience. Build an audience through the use of social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter , Google Hangouts are a few examples to add to your credibility. And some even record their own introduction video and upload onto YouTube. By having a significant online presence and by presenting yourself as an expert on certain matters related to the position you are looking for, the right people will eventually find you. To support your networking activities, you can also use e-mail to keep in touch with your colleagues and other contacts.

6. Practice going to a job interview.

This is to improve your speaking and negotiating skills. Anticipate questions that might be asked during the interview, and prepare answers that are firm and direct to the point. Write a short speech (marketing spiel) about yourself, stating your job objectives, your experience and strengths that you can bring to the table, and commit them to memory. Practice negotiating about salary, compensation and benefits, among other things. Be polite, but firm. To gauge your performance, you can do any of the following tips: speak in front of the mirror, converse with a friend and act as if you're in a real situation, or record yourself and listen to it later.

7. Build a network of reliable contacts.

These are people who have connections to your target organizations and industries. Keep in touch and meet with them regularly, and get to know them in a more personal capacity. Refrain from making your conversations strictly about business – ask about their interests, their families. Discuss ideas. Be sincere in building relationships with them. Don't hesitate to offer your help where it is needed, even if you don't get anything in return.

8. Improve your management skills.

As this is not your first walk in the park, there are a lot more things expected from you by future employers. Your capabilities may be something of value, but it is the years in your experience that makes you a target for bigger expectations and responsibilities. You're no longer rank-and-file; you are a seasoned potential hire looking to secure a position at the executive level. You will be expected to handle teams, start projects, and deliver the big guns. Keep your skills current and relevant by attending seminars on career building and the like. Read up on business and industry trends, as well as organizational and strategic management. Talk to people who are in your field and learn from them constantly.

9. Nurture your brand.

You are your brand. You are what you sell to hiring managers and employers. Find your unique selling proposition, and cultivate that. Your strengths are your best marketing advantage, and you must position yourself as an expert at what you do at all time. Start by writing articles, giving presentations, speaking at events, or even teaching a class. Join professional and business organizations, and make every effort to get a leadership role. Be active in your community and win people over with your ideas and commitment.

10. Stop comparing yourself to others.

Weighing one person’s accomplishments against yours will only derail you from achieving more things. Accept that each life is different, and every person has his own path to take. Don’t waste time thinking of what could have been. Learn from your mistakes and start over again if need be. Many people go through a rough period while unemployed, but after a period of self-assessment, most realize that things happen for a reason. For example, one finds a job better than the last one and views being laid off as a blessing in disguise. Another who was forced to early retirement found more time to be with family and discovered another passion, which led to starting a business. The big lesson is: look at the big picture. Find the positive in your situation. Commit to this change in perspective and turn your adversity into a productive experience.

11. Never stop learning.

Continue developing your abilities by pursuing new things. Take classes, seminars or industry conferences that interest you, not just because it’s related to the work you are looking for right now. Enhance your credentials by getting a new professional certification. Enroll for lessons that are not necessarily related to corporate culture: guitar lessons, swimming lessons, even flower arrangement lessons. Keep your hands and your mind busy! Do all the things you’ve been meaning to do, but never had the time to. Explore the world that is out there, waiting to be discovered.

12. Live healthy, and live well.

Job search requires a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Eat well; get a lot of exercise, but rest when you need to rest. Have hobbies and enjoy doing what interests you. Get together with friends often. Spend time with your family. Don’t eschew routines and relationships at the expense of working hard to get the job that you want. If you take care of yourself, the good things will follow.

Performing a successful job search can bring in a lot of pressure. But end of the day, it’s still just a job. It is important to remember that it does not take precedence over things that really matter: a healthy body, people who love you, and a life to live to the fullest.