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You'd love to have a career pursuing your passion, for example, being an artist, athlete, musician or writer. Yes, if you're very talented and driven it's probably worth going for. But my rule of thumb is: If after a year of trying to get paid for your passion it's not earning you enough to pay the rent, it's time to look for a day job. Don't worry. You can probably achieve your dream Read more...

Marcia WiederAmerica's Dream Coach (Quote) seen on a tip jar in a coffee shop: "If you fear change, leave it here." Do you dream about a life where you have impact, contribute to others and maintain a great lifestyle? As you get closer to fulfilling this dream (or any others), don't be surprised if doubt and fear surface. But rest assured that there are simple and practical steps you Read more...

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BLOOMINGTON, ILL. - For years, Pat Hussemann thought about working with flowers or photography -- her two passions -- once she retired. After 25 years as a secretary, she's now a floral designer at Bloomington, Ill.'s Forget Me Not Flowers. "I wanted to do something when I retired that was completely different," Hussemann said. "I thought the flowers would be just fun." The Bloomington retiree is Read more...

What's your career dream? What work-related goals have you set for yourself this year? Remember, your career doesn't drive itself. You hold the wheel, and you need to be firmly in the driver's seat to achieve the major milestones that lead to success. Now is the time to ignite your ambition. It's time to leave your comfort zone behind, overcome your fears of the unknown, and push yourself. Launch Read more...

Something just happened to me that, unfortunately, has happened to many of this column's readers: I was terminated. A regional publication that ran my column for six years has decided to replace my column with less expensive, nationally syndicated material.I wrote a last column for that publication that consisted of my "Top-Six List," my six all-time favorite pieces of career advice, and thought Read more...

You wouldn't buy a new car without a test drive, right? So why would you bail on your boring day job and dive headlong into your dream job without trying it out first?Sure, getting a real feel for a potential new job while hanging onto your existing one is tricky. It also can be costly. And it definitely requires some sacrifice and commitment (remember, we're still talking work here). But when Read more...