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Upward Dynamism: Your Go-to Resource for Self-realization

March 2, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already on your way, this first-of-its-kind all-in-one guide to upward mobility and self-fulfillment will help you achieve your goals. From networking and personal branding to negotiation and mentoring, it covers all the essential strategies you need to succeed. Plus, you can benefit from John’s personal experiences and insights to make the most of your journey. … More Upward Dynamism: Your Go-to Resource for Self-realization

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Upward Mobility 101: Fundamentals, Facts and Fictions of Social Mobility

June 22, 2023

Upward social mobility is an often misunderstood and even stigmatized pursuit, but it’s simply the desire to improve your life and the lives of those you care about. Some common challenges faced by those seeking social mobility include office politics, limited opportunities, and work-life balance. To overcome these barriers, strategies like building a supportive network, continuing to learn and grow, setting clear boundaries, and taking care of oneself as discussed. … More Upward Mobility 101: Fundamentals, Facts and Fictions of Social Mobility

From Idea to Startup (Pt. 3/5): Writing a Compelling Business Plan

June 8, 2023

A well-crafted business plan helps you make informed decisions and convince investors and partners. My comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and insightful tips to create a clear, concise, and compelling plan that covers all vital aspects, incl. your idea, team, and cash flows. … More From Idea to Startup (Pt. 3/5): Writing a Compelling Business Plan

From Idea to Startup (Pt. 2/5): Validate Your Business Idea

May 25, 2023

Don’t take a blind leap of faith with your business idea – validate it first to avoid a crash landing. This article is about the crucial role of validating your ventures from all important angles before making any big moves: That involves criteria like customer desirability, technical feasibility, and economic viability. … More From Idea to Startup (Pt. 2/5): Validate Your Business Idea

From Idea to Startup (Pt. 1/5): Generate Winning Business Ideas

May 11, 2023

Considering starting a business but don’t know how? The “From Idea to Startup” series offers a comprehensive guide: In this first article, I’ll teach you step-by-step how to use design thinking to identify your target customers’ most pressing needs and generate value propositions that exceed their expectations. … More From Idea to Startup (Pt. 1/5): Generate Winning Business Ideas

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Setting Boundaries 101: Protect Your Time, Energy and Nerves

April 27, 2023

You want to achieve your bold ambitions without burning out? Setting boundaries is key. This article covers all you need to take control of your life, including why boundaries are important, the risks of neglecting them, and hands-on strategies for enforcing them in various contexts. … More Setting Boundaries 101: Protect Your Time, Energy and Nerves

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Learn to Walk the Fine Line between Personal Branding and Oversharing

April 13, 2023

Ambition and personal branding often go hand in hand, but oversharing on social media can easily ruin all the hard work you put in. I’ll cover the psychological and external factors that tempt us to share too much or harmful info online and help you up your game with actionable strategies (e.g., the “newspaper test”) to protect your reputation. … More Learn to Walk the Fine Line between Personal Branding and Oversharing

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Overcoming Inner Barriers to Growth: Reignite Your Innate Child

March 30, 2023

Our inner barriers can be a major obstacle on our path to self-actualization, but with the right strategies they can be overcome. I’ll show you how mindfulness can help us gain deep insight into our desires and fears that are holding us back, and how to overcome the latter through critical reflection to achieve the former. … More Overcoming Inner Barriers to Growth: Reignite Your Innate Child

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The Aspirant’s Codex: Channel Your Ambition With Ethical Guardrails

March 16, 2023

Don’t let the lure of a quick win lead you down the slippery slope of unethical behavior. Navigating the ethical minefield of social mobility doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your integrity. Understand the long-term impact of ethical or unethical behavior on your upward journey’s chances of success. Finally, dive into different ethical schools of thought such as Deontology and Utilitarianism and learn actionable strategies and tips to put these principles into practice such as the “Golden Rule.” … More The Aspirant’s Codex: Channel Your Ambition With Ethical Guardrails

Understanding the Bigger Picture of the 4th Industrial Revolution

February 16, 2023

Understanding your socio-technical historical context is paramount to your ability to maximize opportunities and achieve your goals in work and life. In this article, we will thoroughly look into both the challenges and opportunities of the so-called fourth industrial revolution and debunk certain myths surrounding it, e.g. the supposedly trouble-free trickle-down effect of the newly … More Understanding the Bigger Picture of the 4th Industrial Revolution