Procrastination.

Feeling a little lazy these days? Well, this article by Jessica Stillman from bnet.com may give you a little inspiration. Here are some quick tips on how to get over your procrastinating ways.

1. Make it a competition.
2. Start with small tasks.
3. Set a timer and try to beat the clock.
4. Play some awesome music to get you going.
5. Be accountable to other people.
6. Reward yourself!

Out With the Ladder and In With the Lattice

Forget the corporate ladder people. You want to be at an organization that has abandoned the corporate ladder and replaced it with a shiny new corporate lattice. Why? Here are three reasons:

1. Careers: 
From Straight Up To Zig-Zag. 
2. Work: 
From Where You Go To What You Do
3. Participation: 
From Top-Down To All-In


See the full article here!

Make Your Millions

How is it that some business people seem to turn everything they touch to gold. When you hear about a guy like Richard Branson, he just seems to know exactly what to do to be successful. How does he do it? Well, take a look at these super successful innovators and their ideas. Maybe some of it will rub off on you : )

Trip Hawkins, Digital Chocolate

Richard Branson, Virgin Group

Rick Alden, Skull Candy








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Your Brain on Facebook

As a student, I spend a lot of time online and I've sometimes wondered whether or not this is a good thing. With over 500 million Facebook users, it seems a bit strange that scientists have only recently begun to study how our interactions with the likes of Google and social media sites affect our brains.

Adapted from the cover of Seduction of the Innocent (1954)

After reading this article by Rob Mitchum from SEED Magazine, I think I'm a little bit closer to the answer.

Ahhh....The Good Old Golden Circle

Ever wonder why Apple is taking over the world, when PC's and MAC's are still fundamentally both just companies that make computers? Well, this TEDx talk featuring Simon Sinek may provide an answer to that question. I'd try to explain it, but I won't be able to do it justice. Take a look at the video and see it for yourself.

The Elusive Purple Squirrel

If you're in the job market, you need to know about the concept of the purple squirrel. To potential employers this is the special candidate that is more than a generalist, but a little less than a specialist. These are the candidates that are amazing in multiple subject areas, making them diverse and so much more attractive to recruiters and companies. So, if you're coming from one career, and are now building upon that with an MBA, you may have what it takes. A company's need for a purple squirrel can come about for many reasons, which you can read all about here, but what you need to know is how to become one. So, here are five ways to transform yourself into one without having to buy the embarrassing furry outfit:

1.Without embellishing too much, make your accomplishments and experiences sound like they would make you the guy to solve this new company's problems.
2. Confidently describe any accomplishments
3.Describe what you accomplished instead of your responsibilities
4.Understand why the company needs a purple squirrel instead of just the average MBA graduate. That way you can tailor what you say to meet their needs.
5.Spend your time pursuing jobs where you would be a good fit instead of on those that you're missing some of the qualifications.

Aside from these tips, check out the full article which has so much more than what's mentioned above.