The Family Photo Inbox Cluster
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to remind everyone that now is the time to start preparing yourself for 2013 and recall the approach that I gave regarding the preparation for the new year. Remember, while everyone is focused on figuring out how to please families in different cities, this is your time to develop the game plan for the coming year. This plan can include developing a list of people you want to meet/interview/help, certifications you want to earn, etc.
If you haven't found your place in the green industry yet, ease some of the self-inflicted tension by reminding yourself this is a growth process and that the energy you choose to spend is better applied to emotions that move you forward, through recognition of small accomplishments, appreciation of those that have supported you along the way, and excitement about your vision of how great your journey will turn out. The latter is something that has to get you up in the morning. If your vision doesn't get you to share your plans with your network, then your vision sucks. But if you find yourself eager to share your progress and your goals, then you'll find that those emotions will support you during the toughest of times.
If you feel that you could use help in the "my-vision-is-going-to-kick-your-vision's-ass-attitude" category, try to surround yourself by those that inspire you. Not in their circle? Then get in. I agree, not that simple... but no movement towards building out your degree of reach leaves you with nothing to grasp on to. I titled this post, "The Family Photo Inbox Cluster" because immediately after Thanksgiving, we're often succumbed by the flood of family photos sent by those you never hear from throughout the year. As a job seeker, I want you to reach out now to those that have helped you get to where you are today and get ahead of the inbox "jibjab" cluster your contact will most likely experience. Let them know how you're doing and most importantly, thank them. Show them what you've learned this year or share your latest profile. Getting to them before the holidays takes away the impression that you're simply writing because Santa says so.
~Michael
If you haven't found your place in the green industry yet, ease some of the self-inflicted tension by reminding yourself this is a growth process and that the energy you choose to spend is better applied to emotions that move you forward, through recognition of small accomplishments, appreciation of those that have supported you along the way, and excitement about your vision of how great your journey will turn out. The latter is something that has to get you up in the morning. If your vision doesn't get you to share your plans with your network, then your vision sucks. But if you find yourself eager to share your progress and your goals, then you'll find that those emotions will support you during the toughest of times.
If you feel that you could use help in the "my-vision-is-going-to-kick-your-vision's-ass-attitude" category, try to surround yourself by those that inspire you. Not in their circle? Then get in. I agree, not that simple... but no movement towards building out your degree of reach leaves you with nothing to grasp on to. I titled this post, "The Family Photo Inbox Cluster" because immediately after Thanksgiving, we're often succumbed by the flood of family photos sent by those you never hear from throughout the year. As a job seeker, I want you to reach out now to those that have helped you get to where you are today and get ahead of the inbox "jibjab" cluster your contact will most likely experience. Let them know how you're doing and most importantly, thank them. Show them what you've learned this year or share your latest profile. Getting to them before the holidays takes away the impression that you're simply writing because Santa says so.
~Michael
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