One Week Job

Josh Shipp answers, “How do I deal with being labeled?”

2009-10-21T21:34:59Z

Josh Shipp is a motivational speaker, teen expert, all around cool guy who is up to some pretty awesome stuff. He has a DVD out today that helps teens deal with being labeled and finding their identity. It goes on sale today. Check out the trailer here.

Apprenticeship Career Connections - Skilled Trades Fair

2009-10-18T20:45:08Z

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area and are interested in finding out more about a career in the trades industry, check out this free skilled trades fair:

Apprenticeship Career Connections
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Oct. 28th, 10:00am - 7:30pm

Book Review - Imagine: A Vagabond Story

2009-09-19T00:43:33Z

Grant Lingel recently sent me a copy of his new book, Imagine: A Vagabond Story. Here is an excerpt:

“We all felt the walls and barriers of our lives crushing us and knew change was necessary. Not out of fear of the ‘real world’ but out of curiosity for a new world. I never thought about my trip as an escape, just a passage through new doorways that I had never crossed in the past.”

Imagine: A Vagabond Story is a first hand account of Grant’s travel adventure throughout Mexico and Central America. The book reads like a travel journal, as Grant honestly describes his thoughts on the places he visits, the people he encounters, and the personal lessons he gleaned during his journey.

Grant’s story continually reminded me that amazing events can unfold when you open yourself up to new experiences.

When I was on the road during One-Week Job, typically I had no idea where I was working only days before my next job began. I’d receive an email, phone call, or meet a stranger on the street and it would completely alter my path.

Likewise, Grant’s incredible experience wouldn’t have been possible if he wasn’t willing to leave his comfort zone, embrace uncertainty, try new things, meet different people, and take risks. A conscious decision to make it happen. Reflecting back on it, he’s glad that he did:

“{The trip} taught me how small the world really is, how similar we all really are and how it is the people you meet along the way that shape who you are and who you become.”

To read the first few chapter’s of Grant’s adventure and order a copy, visit his website.

Online Poll To Decide One-Week Job Book Cover

2009-06-30T10:55:55Z

**Check out the following 4 cover designs, then vote above for the one you like the best! Thanks for the help!

“YELLOW 1″

“YELLOW 2″

“YELLOW 3″

“WHITE 1″

You Matter

2009-06-15T22:43:53Z

I just posted something from Seth Godin a couple days ago, but he’s just that good. This was his latest post. Have a read and see why you matter.

During my week as a Yoga Instructor in Week 7, I met Henri. I remember he said to me:

“When my students come into the class, it is my opportunity to impact the outer world through my inner studio. If I can change their mindsets, so that when they leave here, they are feeling calm and relaxed, that will alter how they experience the rest of their day and the other people they encounter. In doing so, I am creating a ripple effect far beyond I know the implications of.”

Every day we have the power to impact those around us - a kind word, a genuine smile, an inspiring blog post - whether that impact is positive or negative is up to us to decide. The important thing to remember is that either way, our ripples will be felt.

Don’t know what to do? Do something!

2009-06-12T10:14:27Z

If you don’t know who Seth Godin is, get to know him. In every blog post, he provides value.

Just graduated, and can’t find a job? Read this recent post by Seth, Graduate school for unemployed college students.

Reading Seth’s post reminded of a conversation I had when I was a Radio DJ in Week 22. One afternoon, a Radio DJ I was working with said to me, “The most important message I take away from what you’re doing is to be pro-active about figuring out what you want to do. If you don’t know what to do, well don’t just sit around and wonder what to do. Do something.”

When I first graduated, I wasted a lot of time and energy worrying that I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Of course, it didn’t help my situation. I was so concerned with making the right choice that it prevented me from making any choice at all. Thankfully, I eventually recognized this.

What is your “something” going to be?

Sean To Speak At “The Health & Wealth Annex” in Ft. Lauderdale

2009-04-28T20:13:52Z

I’ve been asked to speak at The Health & Wealth Annex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 8th, 2009. There are still spaces available - register on the website if you wish to attend. The event last three full days and costs $149.

From the website, here some benefits that past attendees said they took away:

Break through FEAR

Discover their own talents and find their passion in life (priceless)

Complete transformation of their HEALTH lifestyle, recondition their habits

Get inner peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Get back the honor and power to their word

Build the inner success mindset

Create their game, start playing it in life, and the training & structures to win that game!

See you there!

-Sean

Futurist Ray Kurzweil On Why You Should Find Your Passion Now

2009-04-28T16:50:22Z

Ray Kurzweil is an author/inventor famous for predicting the future. He says, since knowledge is rapidly becoming obsolete, the best way to prepare yourself for the future is to learn how to learn. And the best way to learn is by pursuing what your passionate about.

Sean Interviewed on Eric Chester’s “Whys Guys”

2009-04-18T16:23:55Z

In this great segment from Eric Chester, they discuss the One Week Job project, how to find your passion, and few other surprises. Enjoy!

Alan Watts: Are You Letting The Music Of Life Pass You By?

2009-04-14T17:33:32Z

A classic cartoon from the creators of South Park, set to a short lecture by Alan Watts, the renowned Zen philosopher.

What do you think of the ideas in the film? Share your thoughts in the comments!