Author Archives: b4iapply

If You Made a Career Change that Didn’t Work Out, Do You Give Up or Not?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by b4iapply

There are a lot of books and articles around to inspire you to take the leap to the unknown if you are unhappy with the direction your career has taken. They all state that the journey will be a rough … Continue reading →

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Become Comfortable Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted on September 7, 2014 by b4iapply

We live in a fast changing environment. Life-long learning is necessary. There are many ways you can develop yourself. You can read books, watch educational programs, attend workshops, or learn on the job. Take every opportunity you can to master the … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Adversity – Still I Rise

Posted on May 29, 2014 by b4iapply

Learnings and advice can be received in various ways. The best advice I got about how to deal with adversity was via a poem written by Maya Angelou who passed away on May 28, 2014. You can read the poem … Continue reading →

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Is Stress an Enemy or a Friend?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by b4iapply

Are you among those who believe that stress is bad for you and your performance? Watch this inspiring TED talk that can make you change the way your perceive stressHow to Make Stress Your Friend   What did you find … Continue reading →

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If You Don’t Understand, Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

Posted on February 28, 2014 by b4iapply

A  few months ago a friend of mine asked me to have a look at the statements from her private pension fund because it was not clear what the returns and the charges for the service were. I reviewed the … Continue reading →

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