"Describe a moment of personal growth in your life." "Recall a setback you faced and how you overcame it." "Discuss an interest that is meaningful to you."...these are some of the most common prompts for college essays. Although the question may vary across different applications, the purpose of the essay remains the same: to allow [...]

Whether you're going into your first full-time job straight out of college or transitioning within your career, choosing between several job offers can be challenging. There are a lot of different factors that go into deciding on a job, such as work environment, compensation, benefits, culture, and location. With all these things to consider and [...]

Showing vs. Telling: What's the Difference? If you've ever had to do a creative writing assignment, you may remember receiving the instruction "show, don't tell". If you're like me, you probably wondered what this means. How exactly do you "show" in your writing? And why is it so much better than telling? Consider the following two [...]

According to State of the American Workplace, 70% of today's workers are either not engaged or "actively disengaged" in their work. This shows evidence that for them, their work lacks meaning. If you aren't feeling satisfied at work and find yourself unmotivated most days, there's a good chance that you are part of this 70% of [...]

As mentioned in previous posts, the key to success and happiness in a career is doing work that is meaningful to you. However, something that many of us forget is that your career shouldn't be the only area of life that creates meaning for you.  People often allow themselves to be completely defined by their career, [...]

Some of the most innovative and interesting products can be found on the reality series Shark Tank. Besides the great products, one thing I really love about Shark Tank is that every entrepreneur who appears on the show comes with a personal story. This story is used to build a unique brand that is truly their's. David [...]

Once you have finished organizing your story, the next step is to go out in the world and tell it. This may mean casually telling it to friends and family, or it could be in more serious situations such as a job interview or even a speech at a conference. For any of these situations, [...]

A few months ago, I attended a live performance of The Moth. Prior to this event, I had never heard of The Moth and had no idea what to expect for the show. The person who gave me the ticket had said that it simply consisted of people telling stories. The show was just that: [...]

While many people look forward to retirement, not many fully realize how much of an adjustment it will be. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, individuals on average experience a 6-9% decrease in mental health over the course of six years following retirement. (http://www.nber.org/papers/w12123.pdf) However, you do not have to be part of [...]

Journaling has many benefits. By recording your thoughts and feelings on a regular basis, you will gain insight into your actions and become more self-aware. It can also help relieve stress. Many people find that a situation that seems complicated in their head isn’t so scary once it’s out on paper. Along with this, a [...]