BLOG POSTS:

Five Consequences of a Life Out of Balance. via Michael Hyatt. Valuable perspective for the workaholics among us.

Don’t Shoot the Messenger. via Michael Hyatt. A guest post from blogger and orthopaedic surgeon, Jeremy Statton. 6 tips for delivering bad news with panache.

Getting Your Dream Job. Advice to Young Professionals. via Maurilio Amorim. A case study in finding out what you’re gifted to do, performing well even when no one might be paying attention yet, and getting noticed and rewarded with the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

You Cannot be an Original if You Don’t Find Your Voice First. via Maurilio Amorim. Having role models is great, but eventually you have to grow in to your own skin. A beautiful story of finding your own path.

Initiative Isn’t Given, You Take It. via Seth Godin. Leaders are born when individuals have the courage to take responsibility, even without permission. Opportunity and authority will follow.

Accepting False Limits. via Seth Godin. Too many people are content with the status quo, aren’t courageous enough to follow their dreams, or seek work that truly matters to them. Don’t accept false limits.

BOOKS:

Rework. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. Book review to come next week.