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Embracing vs. Avoiding

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In the 2003 film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King , Théoden and the armies of Rohan come at dawn to the aid of Minas Tirith against the armies of the shadow. A career change? A close friend or significant other. A fluffy pet. A raise or promotion at work. Compliments and praise. Is it a task?

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Five tips for asking better questions | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

As my career shifts, I find that the key to keeping the shift moving in a productive way is to ask good questions. It’s ironic, because one of the most frequent questions I get from people is “what’s the best way to make a career change?” Anyway, I wouldn’t say redecorating is a career change, but maybe just a vocation vacation.

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The fifth annual Q&A. Or sixth. I can't remember. | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Tweet This Facebook StumbleUpon Email this post to a friend Related Posts How to choose between passion and pay If you've been unemployed for a while, consider a career change Recognize when you're being a nutcase The new wave of entrepreneurship: Three things you need for success Career change is inevitable, so plan for it Comments (39) (..)

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How to do damage control | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

Also, I've written a lot about how career change goes better when you can create a story of your life that shows the upcoming change is the next logical step. This research comes from INSEAD.) " I couldn't agree more P!

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How to be lost with panache | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

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Frugality is a career tool | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

Lots of job and career changes. One could say that your endless pursuit of career flexibility has paradoxically had the opposite effect in your life. You're not a big aquirer of Stuff, which is good. However, where you blow a lot of money because of the instability in your life. These things are all very expensive.

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Start recognizing patterns in problems | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

I can't remember.

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