I write this now with no intention of proclaiming that I am an American Idol expert. I don’t work for American Idol, nor do I know anyone that ever has. I don’t possess secret info that I overheard from an unsuspecting American Idol Producer. I don’t have regular chitchats with Randy, Paula, […]
There are many ways to rephrase the question what should I do with my life?
Common examples include “What would you do if you had a million dollars?” — “What would you do if you only had 24 hours to live?” — and “What would you do if you were granted three wishes?”
In this article, I’ll […]
For everyone who asks “What should I do with my life?” there is someone who responds by asking “What would you do if you had a million dollars?”
The question is supposed to identify what you would do if money was no object. Ideally, your answer is then used to help you determine what to […]
When I first made plans to go to college, I noticed an immediate difference in the way people talked to me. Every time the subject came up, people applauded my decision to go to school with encouraging comments:
“Once you have your degree, you’ll have no trouble finding a great job.” — “Employers will […]
When someone asks you what you do for a living, how do you respond?
I’m not asking for your job title. I’m asking how do you act when you tell someone your job title? Do you respond with eagerness and pride, or with reluctance and shame?
The way you act in response to this common inquiry […]
Kate, a LifeReboot.com reader, recently left a comment saying “Nothing worth achieving is guaranteed.”
She said this in response to my greatest concern about professional blogging: I stated that the most difficult thing about earning a living online is that I live with an abundance of uncertainty. Kate pointed out that uncertainty is often a […]
I recently read a novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde called “Pay It Forward.” Her book promotes a simple idea that would change the world we live in if everyone did their part.
Upon reading the previous sentence, you’re probably already skeptical. Changing the world is difficult. It requires worldwide communication and cooperation — yet […]
As you may be aware, LifeReboot was originally a timed experiment. I wanted to see how successful I could be at earning income online, so I made the choice to try it out for six months.
It was February ‘07 when I made that decision. I left my job, moved away from home, and […]
