The post below was originally published on Quora as a response to the question, “What are the biggest career mistakes to avoid?” The number one career mistake to avoid is to go into a career someone else is pushing you into, whether that includes parents, spouse, friends, etc. The number
During my first visit to Nashville nearly 12 years ago, I could sense it in my bones that this city was on the cusp of becoming the “it” city. I can’t say what exactly spoke to me. It was just a feeling that I couldn’t shake. When I returned home
This is one of those rare times where I’ve titled my post before writing it. Usually I don’t come up with the title until after having written the post. The reason for the change this time is because this title is a phrase that’s been blaring in my head for
“How long does it take to realize you’re in the wrong job?” This is a question I recently came across on Quora. I’ll share my response with you. But first, I want to ask you: Are you also wondering the same thing? Or is it already clear you’re in the wrong
8 Ways to Avoid the Wrong Regrets in 2018 Like most people, my biggest regrets in life have been the things I didn’t do as opposed to things I did do. One of my biggest regrets was not studying abroad in Australia while I was in college. I’d waited too late
Check it out! Below are paNASH’s top 10 most popular blog posts of 2017. They include topics such as such as pursuing your passions, career and life advice, interview tips and more. This past year I’ve been posting my blog entries not only here on the paNASH web site but also
In January, I wrote a post entitled “Where Do You Want to Be At the End of 2017?” I shared with you my goals for the upcoming year, along with three challenges to you the reader: Try something new you’ve always wanted to try and make it happen this year.
Two Christmases ago, I found myself coming out of a year and a half long period of limbo in my career. I had been struggling all that time to figure out what direction I should go with my business. Should I continue what I was doing? Should I quit and
Attention job seekers: it’s important to KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! This is true for anyone (i.e. an artist, a freelancer, etc.). And it’s also true for those hoping to land the job of their dreams. But one of the biggest mistakes I see job seekers make is not putting themselves in
CNBC has a new show called The Job Interview. It exhibits real people interviewing for real jobs with real employers. There are 20 cameras capturing all the nerve-wracking nuances of an interview. And all the mistakes. Those of which you can learn from and not make in your own interviews.
Last week I posted an announcement about the celebration of paNASH’s 10-year anniversary. In it I told how I started my freelance business, the fears I faced in leaving a secure job to go out on my own, and how my business’s mission has evolved. Today, I want to share
Ten years ago today, I walked into the Davidson County Clerk’s office to get a business license for paNASH. I had no idea what I was doing since I’d never started a business before. It was scary to say the least. But, I put one foot in front of the
