Seriously hands down, one of the all-time best ad slogans ever is Nike’s encouragement to Just Do It. It’s not to be outdone by Apple’s Think Different, I’m quite partial to both, however the former marks its 25th anniversary this month so it merits recognition. What makes it so great is its simplicity as well as its ability to transcend athletics and inspire us to chase greatness in all areas of our life.
I was a little late to the Mad Men party, odd since I spent so many decades in advertising. Somehow it just never fit into my TV viewing and the DVR consistently malfunctioned. Then one summer we got Netflix and I caught up on the previous Madison Avenue shenanigans. I think I’ve worked with Don Draper. Sure, he was shorter and had a combover, but I’d recognize that raging narcissism anywhere. The end of the Mad-ness was inevitable, but I’m still sad to see him go. Do you think Don Draper looks forward to the Super Bowl commercials? [READ ARTICLE]
Some of the most successful people in the country didn’t start out on a career path anywhere close to that which eventually made them happy, rich or both. In fact, the average American changes jobs 10 to 15 times between the ages of 18 and 46, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So no, you’re not alone if you’re unhappy.
To convince you that leaving your day job might just be the best thing you’ve ever done, we rounded up some of most inspirational career changes in recent history. [READ ARTICLE]
Collette Murphy Stefanko 