SUCCESS
How To Create Your Own Luck At Work And In Life
Fundamentally, luck arises when preparation meets opportunity. This means that you can create chances through intentional choices and behaviors.
These strategies can help increase the likelihood of encountering lucky opportunities and achieving success.
How Having a ‘Zero F@$%s Given’ Mindset Can Improve Your Career And Life
The "Zero F@$%s Given" mindset refers to deciding not to care about unimportant opinions, judgments or expectations from others. It's about focusing your mental and emotional energy on what truly matters to you and not wasting it on things that don't align with your priorities or values.
The Zero f@$%s Given mindset can be reframed as an ethos of selective concern, emotional freedom and prioritization. This approach involves focusing on what truly matters, letting go of unnecessary worries and distractions, and prioritizing emotional and mental well-being.
It encourages individuals to be discerning about where to invest their emotional energy and attention, allowing them to focus on what is meaningful and significant in their lives. This mindset promotes authenticity, self-expression and resilience by empowering individuals to be true to themselves and their values, rather than being overly concerned with external validation or approval. It can lead to reduced stress and a more balanced approach to relationships and personal interactions.
This mindset can help with your career and life in a few key ways:
Reduction in stress and anxiety. When you give less fucks about meeting everyone else's standards, you worry less about judgment and can focus on meaningful work.
It boosts confidence and self-esteem. By focusing inward on your own measures for success, you rely less on external validation.
Encourages setting boundaries. You get better at saying no to requests and opportunities that don't serve your goals. This helps prioritize better.
Promotes authentic self-expression. With less emphasis on others' opinions, you can express your true self and build connections with those who appreciate the real you.
Drives courage. When fear of failure or rejection isn't holding you back, you'll be more willing to take risks and go after big goals.
Let's Go Live with Jack Kelly
If you are considering a job switch or moving up the corporate ladder, start by thinking about your short and long-term career goals and what you want to achieve in the remaining months of 2023 and into the new year. In this LinkedIn Live, I will give you the tools to achieve those career goals, as we head into 2024.
10 Ways To Succeed
These tips will help you enhance your career prospects, improve your work-life balance, and achieve success in your professional endeavors.
Set Clear Priorities and Goals: Establish clear priorities and set both short-term and long-term goals to guide your career path and evaluate your progress frequently.
Be Hyper-Focused: Block out distractions and maintain focus on your tasks and career to enhance productivity and performance.
Broaden Your Skill Sets: Continuously update your knowledge and skills, seek improvement, and be open to learning through seminars, conferences, and reading.
Socialize: Participate in social functions, meet new people, and deal with them respectfully and enthusiastically to expand your network and gain new insights.
Know Your Merits: Understand your strengths and weaknesses, and confidently claim positions or promotions you deserve.
Accept Challenges: Embrace challenges to explore new horizons and areas of your personality, stepping away from your comfort zone to grow and advance in your career.
Effective Communication: Enhance your communication skills to convey your ideas effectively and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commit to continuous learning to expand your knowledge and skills, fostering personal and professional growth.
Take Initiative: Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to take risks, showing proactive behavior and a drive to excel in your career.
Be Committed: Stay committed to your goals, maintain a positive mindset, and be open to change and growth to achieve success in your career.
How To Get A Job In Tough Times: All The Advice You Need To Succeed From A Top Executive Recruiter
You’re concerned about finding a job during these difficult times. Don’t worry; it will happen. There’s an old saying, “Tough times make tough people.” Jack Kelly will help guide you every step of the way in your job search to ensure that you stay strong, resilient and positive, and get that great, new job.
How To Be Happy At Work—Or At Least Not Miserable
By implementing these strategies, individuals can cultivate a happier and more fulfilling work experience, contributing to improved well-being and productivity.
Find Meaning in Your Work: Recognize that your work has meaning and contributes to a larger purpose. Finding purpose in your work can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Maintain Work-Life Balance: Keep personal problems personal and create a clear separation between work and personal life to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Focus on the Present: Infuse happiness into your daily job by focusing on the present. This can bring a sense of peace to any circumstance and ultimately unlock the path to feeling joy at work.
Avoid Negative Conversations and Gossip: Choosing to be happy at work means avoiding negative conversations, gossip, and unhealthy work relationships as much as possible.
Celebrate Achievements: Find reasons to celebrate your achievements and milestones at work. Recognizing your accomplishments can boost morale and contribute to a positive work environment.
Create a Positive Work Environment: Personalize your workspace, develop an office support system, and surround yourself with coworkers who share your values and interests to create a positive work environment.
Stay Healthy: Take breaks and practice deep breathing to relax and recharge during the workday. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, and take breaks to maintain physical and mental well-being at work. Engage in activities that boost your mood, such as taking a walk, meditating, or engaging in laughter and positive interactions with colleagues.
Reward Yourself: Identify rewards outside of work and indulge yourself to maintain a positive outlook and balance stress from work with positive aspects of your life.
The Blind Ambition Podcast
The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly provides a candid look into the top companies in business and tech. Go behind the scenes with industry and workplace leaders and explore work culture, what it takes to land a role at these companies, and how to build, scale and thrive in your career. Hosted by Jack Kelly and Rick Chen and presented by the professional social network Blind.
Book Jack Kelly As Your Next Keynote/Guest Speaker
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Media Inquiry
Jack Kelly is available to discuss a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to: the job market, the state of recruiting, trending news stories and career advice. He has appeared on CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, BBC and NPR. Jack has been quoted in the the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Economist, INC., New York Post and more.
About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search and How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the co-host of the Blind Ambition podcast.