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First Blog Post for The Resilient Worker
A friend recently turned me on to the concept of the “Boiling Frog” and it struck me as a macabre, though entirely apropos, metaphor for the resilient worker in all of us. If a frog is placed in very hot or boiling…
We have all been scared by someone or something at some point in our life. Sharks. Clowns. Spiders. Vampires. Gary Busey. We could spend all day exploring your own personal list. Fear is a powerful human emotion and can paralyze even the…
In order to lead a resilient life, we must summon the courage to shake the crab mentality. This refers to crabs in a pot of boiling water that constantly pull one another back down in a pointless “king of the hill” competition. …
I was on the receiving end of a very flattering comment regarding my blog last week. This person believed in my message and wondered how I was able to remain so positive and optimistic in the face of all the chaos and cynicism in this world. While I…
In last week’s post, we discussed the definition of resiliency and the importance of bouncing back after “something bad happens”. Let’s lighten it up this week and focus on when “something good happens”. We all know that life is not…
Thank you for returning to the “The Resilient Worker”! Now our readership is up to two. That’s 100 percent growth in only one week! This week we will explore the meaning of the word “resilient” and why resiliency is so important…
Congratulations! You have now taken the first step toward incredible human fulfillment and eternal happiness! Wait, I was told to under promise and over deliver in this blog. Hmmm. Would you believe general contentedness and a moderate uptick in…