Why Losing Your Job Could Be The Best Thing Ever!

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I can't imagine anything much more shocking to a man's system than losing a job.  Losing a job can leave us feeling betrayed and worthless. So many of us identify ourselves with what we do for a living and what we obtain with our earnings. 

The reality of each of us getting that unpleasant news is more and more practical.  Our turbulent economy has contributed to an unemployment rate consistently hovering around 10%. With that many people out of work, we have recently provided simple tips on how to deal with job loss and finding a job.  

There are some people who are determined to use their job loss as a launching pad for something better and/or more meaningful. These folks adopt the familiar saying, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". I recently came across a very interesting and thought provoking movie that highlight a few of these people. 

Lemonade is a movie about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs. The reality of the job loss gave them the courage to follow their true passions. … Continue Reading

Are Highly Successful Black Women Intimidating? [Question of the Week]

The title of this post may say it all for some and leave others scratching their heads.  But the discussion is worth having and the question is worth asking.

Let me preface this diatribe by stating that this blog, although written by two black males, is not solely intended to be a "black" blog. Nor are the subjects written for any particular audience in mind.  As stated in the About page, it’s conversations about real life from a male’s point of view. Ok, let’s continue. … Continue Reading