I know most of you guys don't know. I didn't until a few weeks ago. I knew of the field that I wanted to get into, but finding my way in seemed more than daunting.
So I got a job working with American Apparel corporate, if I haven't already gloated. Next week, I'm meeting with Robert Greene, bestselling author of "The 48 Laws of Power." If you don't know about it, get on it. It's nothing too spectacular, just modern Machiavellian theory, but every fricken' rapper and business mogul swears by the damn thing. It'll help you.
On the other thread about Career Week, which I am emphatically opposed to, I posted this Seth Godin link where he asks the question, "Why bother having a resume?": http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog ... -havi.html . Do yourself a favor and read it. I'll quote the most important parts for you.
If you all haven't noticed, I think I'm pretty remarkable, amazing and just plain spectacular. I know my limitations, but I know what I'm good at. And it's not because it was handed to me. What is important is personal responsibility, drive and purpose.
All of these honor societies and things, they're nice to look at on paper. Some people do things purely for their resume. It's not a horrible strategy. But do you really want to have to compete from the pile?
If you want to find out what you want to do with your life, don't think of professions. Think of what you love and just go in that path. Something will turn up. But, most importantly, when you figure out just what that is, don't look to improve your resume's diction or scent it or pick some really fricken' sweet stationery. Really consider why you're making one of those. And remember that building a resume, having the measurables, is less important than being a Balanced Man, being remarkable.
If you're not remarkable, then work towards being just that. Just that and only that.
I immerse myself in blogs and online communities. I was an Internet celebrity for a Star Wars MMORPG. I wrote a short-lived MP3 blog and have high aspirations for one of my own. I am an amazing writer, journalist, conversationalist, and I've got [edit]. I'm pretty fucking spectacular. I never gave my boss my resume. I shook his hand and he told me I was the Magic Man. I gave myself traits, skills that could translate to success in the field I was looking to work. I became a remarkable marketer because I know everything you could possibly know on how to sell an idea. And it wasn't Business 103; it was a lot of work outside of that.
I'd like you to post why you think that you are remarkable for the field they've chosen. And if you're not, say what you need to improve on. Maybe somebody can help you realize that, ask you the introspective questions that will encourage you.
Tack it on your fucking wall:
Be amazing or become amazing. Two choices. Anything less and just get in line.
So I got a job working with American Apparel corporate, if I haven't already gloated. Next week, I'm meeting with Robert Greene, bestselling author of "The 48 Laws of Power." If you don't know about it, get on it. It's nothing too spectacular, just modern Machiavellian theory, but every fricken' rapper and business mogul swears by the damn thing. It'll help you.
On the other thread about Career Week, which I am emphatically opposed to, I posted this Seth Godin link where he asks the question, "Why bother having a resume?": http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog ... -havi.html . Do yourself a favor and read it. I'll quote the most important parts for you.
Quote:This is controversial, but here goes: I think if you're remarkable, amazing or just plain spectacular, you probably shouldn't have a resume at all.
... Great people shouldn't have a resume...
Great jobs, world class jobs, jobs people kill for... those jobs don't get filled by people emailing in resumes. Ever.
If you all haven't noticed, I think I'm pretty remarkable, amazing and just plain spectacular. I know my limitations, but I know what I'm good at. And it's not because it was handed to me. What is important is personal responsibility, drive and purpose.
All of these honor societies and things, they're nice to look at on paper. Some people do things purely for their resume. It's not a horrible strategy. But do you really want to have to compete from the pile?
If you want to find out what you want to do with your life, don't think of professions. Think of what you love and just go in that path. Something will turn up. But, most importantly, when you figure out just what that is, don't look to improve your resume's diction or scent it or pick some really fricken' sweet stationery. Really consider why you're making one of those. And remember that building a resume, having the measurables, is less important than being a Balanced Man, being remarkable.
If you're not remarkable, then work towards being just that. Just that and only that.
I immerse myself in blogs and online communities. I was an Internet celebrity for a Star Wars MMORPG. I wrote a short-lived MP3 blog and have high aspirations for one of my own. I am an amazing writer, journalist, conversationalist, and I've got [edit]. I'm pretty fucking spectacular. I never gave my boss my resume. I shook his hand and he told me I was the Magic Man. I gave myself traits, skills that could translate to success in the field I was looking to work. I became a remarkable marketer because I know everything you could possibly know on how to sell an idea. And it wasn't Business 103; it was a lot of work outside of that.
I'd like you to post why you think that you are remarkable for the field they've chosen. And if you're not, say what you need to improve on. Maybe somebody can help you realize that, ask you the introspective questions that will encourage you.
Tack it on your fucking wall:
Be amazing or become amazing. Two choices. Anything less and just get in line.
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