The Uncommon Life

Uncommon sense for an unconventional life – A blog by Kent Healy

Tag Archives: resourcefulness

22 Nov 2010

Most people draw distinctively different lines between business and their private lifestyle. Personally, I see many striking similarities. As CEO of your life, it’s time to start thinking like one (and no, demoting yourself is not option). View yourself as a venture capitalist… your next great investment? You. Read More

22 Oct 2010

Just as an enlightened business would do, individuals should craft and uphold their own UVP (Unique Value Proposition) as a way to differentiate themselves and spotlight their talents and dedication. There are few feelings worse than sensing you are “expendable” and fearing an impending doom (in this case, job loss). Here are 10 tips that can help you become indispensable. Read More

28 Aug 2010

Without imagination, we embark on a dangerous course of stagnation because knowledge in isolation, only reproduces past results (a rut many “knowledge-workers” fall victim of). Don’t undersell and under-utilize your natural creative potential to label yourself more comfortably as a “knowledge worker.” You are more than a informational regurgitator–and you need to be in order to increase your personal value in this new marketplace. In the future (which is upon us), creativity will be disproportionately rewarded. Read More