Writing

Why Men Need to Take a Much Closer Look at Their Drinking
There’s no way only women are having issues with it. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”― Brene Brown About 10%. Or, to be exact, 6,235 out of a group of 60,000. That stat staggered me and made me decide I needed to write this article. This was the percentage of men that were part of a Facebook group

The Increasing Value of a Call in Today’s Message-Happy World
Picking up the phone and having an actual conversation goes so much further today. “We live in a technological universe in which we are always communicating. And yet we have sacrificed conversation for mere connection.” – Sherry Turkle “Your lips were ashy on your last Instagram post.” This was the gist of a text from someone with whom I hadn’t

Why Color Variety Is So Important for Your Diet
Make sure your plate is covered with these four hues. Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash “Nothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety.” — Francis Bacon EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER: Any advice or recommendation in my writing is what works for ME and may not be the best regimen for you based on your psychological or physiological makeup and stability. Please consult a doctor

Four Surprising Pieces of Advice I Would Give My Pre-Alcohol-Consciousness Self
3. Get ready to lose old friends but gain new ones. “Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson December 31st. Probably the most reflective day of the year. This is the day that most people either look back on the previous year and are happy with all the things they accomplished

5 Interviewing No-Nos of Companies That Ruin Candidate Experience and Company Brand
3. Cancel an interview at the last minute. A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well. – Jeff Bezos No email. No callback. No “nuthin.” As someone who has been the in-between for a candidate waiting for feedback from a client, I can understand first-hand how incredibly

How to Prepare to Crush Your Interview
Follow this 3-step process even if you’re perfect for a job. One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. — Arthur Ashe Dude, you’re a f*cking idiot. That’s what I wanted to say to my friend but didn’t because he was already down on himself and not feeling great about not getting the job at