What Would Trees Do

what does it take to have a thriving career?

“The health of a forest can be measured by how much it gives away.” - Janine BenyusI think the same applies to careers.When I was most thriving in my career (as measured by money, status, and impact), I had little left to give outside of work.

how do you know what advice to follow?

“I'm never finished with my paintings; the further I get, the more I seek the impossible and the more powerless I feel.” - Claude MonetI’m an expert at starting things.

is it better to deal with a difficult person or become one?

“Patience is developed..through an acceptance of what is. Impatience is an argument with reality.” - Rick RubinI have many job search pet peeves: resumes are a waste of time in the age of LinkedIn (don’t get me started on cover letters), job postings that aren’t actively being interviewed for, and interview questions that don’t tell you anything about who I am or how well I can do a job.“Tell me about a time you.

can an oak tree ever hope to grow avocados?

“Heed your life’s calling-that inner urge to give your gifts away”Richard LeiderWhat were you "born" to do?I’ve been talking to a lot of friends (like a lot a lot) lately who have no idea what they should do next in life. Sometimes their current jobs (if they still have them..) aren’t challenging them anymore. Sometimes they are too demanding. Other times they are lacking meaning.

are you a palm or a pine tree?

“to be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” e.e. cummingsI regularly connect with people who feel like something is wrong with them because where they work is making them miserable.