As we head into August and the heat of the summer is upon us, it is sometimes hard to stay focused and motivated. Maybe you are one of the many currently looking for work and are frustrated at the lack of progress. Or, perhaps you are just keeping your head down and weathering the current economic storm. Or just can’t take the heat. Whatever your situation is, it is easy to loose your mojo this time of year.
If by chance you have never seen an Austin Powers movie let me explain the title of this post. Austin Powers is a series of films starring Mike Meyers. The films mainly spoof the James Bond type movies and follow Power’s fight against his arch enemy Dr Evil. In the second installment, The Spy who Shagged Me, Austin has his mojo stolen by Dr Evil and has to get it back. Without his mojo, he is lifeless and can’t eat, sleep, or work. It’s his life force and reason for living, without it he will die. Now I am not suggesting that loosing your mojo will hit you are hard as it did to Austin, but depending on your situation, it might.
There are a few definitions for mojo, but generally Mojomeans possessing a “magic touch” of creativity or charm. Muddy Waters version of the famous song ” I’ve got my mojoworkin” was one of his signature tunes and after you listen it his version once, you’ll know what mojo is.
Here are a few suggestions to keep you going and help you get your mojo back.
Network, Network, Network, – use all of the social media tools out there to connect to past and present co-workers, college and high school friends, and family
Linked-in – if your not on it start today. Take advantage of all of the groups. Join up with like minded people to search for work or network
Facebook – same as above. Maybe not for you professional career but to stay in touch with friends and family. Great way to put a smile on your face with things get rough
Train yourself – there are tons for free webinars out there that provide really great marketing and technical knowledge. Just spend some time searching for them
Read blogs – set up a Yahoo or Google reader and subscribe to as many as you can. I currently have about 100 that I look at and add a few new ones every week
We will post a few links in our next post of really cool links and free knowledge that you can sign up for. If you have any suggestions on how your got your mojo back pass them our way. Muddy Waters always helps in a pinch.
Dr. Evil Stole My Mojo!
As we head into August and the heat of the summer is upon us, it is sometimes hard to stay focused and motivated. Maybe you are one of the many currently looking for work and are frustrated at the lack of progress. Or, perhaps you are just keeping your head down and weathering the current economic storm. Or just can’t take the heat. Whatever your situation is, it is easy to loose your mojo this time of year.
If by chance you have never seen an Austin Powers movie let me explain the title of this post. Austin Powers is a series of films starring Mike Meyers. The films mainly spoof the James Bond type movies and follow Power’s fight against his arch enemy Dr Evil. In the second installment, The Spy who Shagged Me, Austin has his mojo stolen by Dr Evil and has to get it back. Without his mojo, he is lifeless and can’t eat, sleep, or work. It’s his life force and reason for living, without it he will die. Now I am not suggesting that loosing your mojo will hit you are hard as it did to Austin, but depending on your situation, it might.
There are a few definitions for mojo, but generally Mojo means possessing a “magic touch” of creativity or charm. Muddy Waters version of the famous song ” I’ve got my mojo workin” was one of his signature tunes and after you listen it his version once, you’ll know what mojo is.
Here are a few suggestions to keep you going and help you get your mojo back.
We will post a few links in our next post of really cool links and free knowledge that you can sign up for. If you have any suggestions on how your got your mojo back pass them our way. Muddy Waters always helps in a pinch.