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Celebrating the lifelong learner
This week, something a little different. This is one of my favorite TED Talks of all time. Wofford College president Bernie Dunlap tells the story of…
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30 days to getting unstuck
Job hunting, especially when you’re older, can feel like a slog. Writing can be a superpower in focusing your energies and moving past the problems into…
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Reading list for the rest of your life
Some great books to foster lifelong learning
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Be a student again
There are some changes afoot here at Mighty Forces. One of those is a change in focus. Rather than talking about all the problems older people face when…
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March 2024

You need a project
More from Eric Koester's "Super Mentors"
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Why you need a Super Mentor
So pleased this week to talk with Eric Koester, author of the fantastic book “Super Mentors.” It’s fundamentally changed how I look at networking…
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Show, don't tell
Anyone who has taken a freshman composition course has probably heard of “show, don’t tell.” In fiction writing it means, for example, to let a…
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What's your biggest challenge?
I want to hear from you.
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How impostor syndrome kills your job search
Back when I was a reporter, I used to have a recurring nightmare. I was in the newsroom, and men in dark suits came in to escort me out. “You don’t…
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February 2024

The importance of "acting your age"
And how it affects your job search
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Giving you the support you need
We should help each other.
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What is your superpower?
And how it can charge up your job search
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