7 of the best tech products for working and traveling

7 of the best tech products for working and traveling7 of the best tech products for working and travelingEven if youre not a bonafide digital nomad who works from the shores of Mexico and the coffee shops of Prague, if your work takes you away from your home base for any period of time, you dont just need an extra work outfit and a change of underwear. To get the most out of working on-the-go and remain productive with your deliverables, you need to ensure your technology keeps up with your jet-setting. And hey, while plenty of advancements have been made in the world of laptops and iPhones, a bit of safety guarding is always recommended to extend the life of your devices.From powerful charging stations and noise-canceling headphones to screen protectors that save you from spills, heres what to purchase to ensure you meet every deadline and kill every meeting, no matter where you areFor charging-on-the-go Sherpa 40 Power BankAfter a redeye to London, youre not the only one thats str uggling to fuel. Since long stints without power can run the battery of your computer and phone super-low, take this super-strong power bank with you when you travel. This thin but mighty device is compatible with USB and USB-C cords and can recharge your handy up to four times, a POV camera five times and a tablet/computer one time. When it needs additional juice, you can either charge it via outlet or in the sun, via its solar panel.For adapting to new time zones OneAdaptr Twist World Adaptor DuoYoull probably remember to pack your trousers, an extra dress for a night of client cocktails and your melatonin for dealing with jet lag- but theres one small, important item that will stand between you and getting a job done an adaptor. Depending on where your profession calls you, the outlet situation will vary. Thankfully this adapter is compatible wherever you roam, and will keep you plugged in 24/7 - literally.For staying focused Altec Lansing True EVO Wireless EarbudsWhen youre tem pted by the clamor of locals in a London cafe or youd give anything to lounge by the beach instead of commuting to meetings in California, a steady set of headphones can help you remain on task. As a bonus, these headphones do more than play concentration playlists on Spotify- theyre also weather and sweat proof and feature the Just Ask technology. This add-on allows you to connect to Siri and Google Assistant, so you can easily call someone, inquire about the weather, get directions and more- all with your voice.For a resilient WiFi connection Skyroam SolisAs every traveler has learned the hard way, even when youre promised a fast, reliable WiFi connection, thats not always what is delivered. Your manager might know this - but they also expect you to meet your promises and your deadlines. Thats when this handy global WiFi and power bank wonder comes in handy. After you pay the one-time fee to purchase the device, you only pay for the days you use the internet, making it an afforda ble option. Featuring unlimited data on up to five devices at a time in 120 countries, you have freedom from roaming charges, overage fees and being stuck in a plan.For fumbles InvisibleShield Glass+ 360When youre stressed about one client interaction and scrambling to make it to your reservation in a city youve never been to - fumbles can happen. And the same goes for when you havent slept a wink, thanks to timezone dancing. Let this front and back iPhone protection be your hero. It features a slim, hybrid glass that doesnt interfere with wireless charging, as well as a tough bumper for any falls.For endless calls Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 8Sure, you have your power station, but for something lighter to toss into your purse and get going, opt for this reliable and trusted juice pack from Mophie. Especially for the days when youre constantly fielding calls, youll appreciate the bump this powerful pack gives your phone. You can also turn the pack on or off, allowing you to ne ver lose any power, either.For keeping files safe Satechi Aluminum Type-C HDD/SSD EnclosureTransferring data when youre at your office is usually pretty easy - but when youre at a bettenburg and you cant rely on speed? Not so much. To save your face in front of a prospective customer or the higher-ups, consider this device that helps you access everything you need from anywhere you are, anytime, up to 10 times faster. Consider this your one-stop shop for a hard drive solution.

Here is The Resume of Kanye West. Would you hire him

Here is The Resume of Kanye West. Would you hire himHere is The Resume of Kanye West. Would you hire him Kids nowadays might be oblivious to names like Jimi Hendrix or Freddie Mercury, but they sure as hell know who Kanye West is. All over the globe, Kanyes star is rising so fast hes no longer just the guy married to the lady with a butt so big it broke the web. People even stopped confusing him with Kenya. Without doubt, Mr. Kanye West a.k.a. Yeezy, Ye and whatnot is a big deal.You might have heard of him ruining other peoples acceptance speeches, telling people in wheelchairs to stand up, publicly insulting his showbiz fellas or being the father of the first child ever named after one of the intercardinal directions.Kanye is the full package. Hes not just a rapper, producer and musician. Hes a businessman who does his business well (despite the fact hes said to be in $53 million debt). Hes a trendsetter. Hes hot. He knows his fashion. Hes bold. Sassy. Quirky. And yeah, hes nuts. Ka nye has it all and he knows it. Maybe thats why he plans to zulauf for US president in 2020. Whether Kanye turns out to be a president material or not, well see about that. But if he ever decides to change the scene and apply for a job, he wouldnt have to bother with writing a resume. made one just for him. Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

A Navy SEAL explains 8 secrets to grit and resilience

A Navy SEAL explains 8 secrets to grit and resilienceA Navy SEAL explains 8 secrets to grit and resilienceSometimes you just want to quit. You know you shouldnt but nothing seems better than crawling back into bed andhiding under the covers. (I am there right now, actually, with my laptop.) The emerging science of grit and resilience is teaching us a lot about why some people redouble their efforts when the rest of us are heading for the door.Research is great, but its always nice to talk to someone whos been there firsthand, and to see how theory holds up against reality. So who knows about grit and persistence? Navy SEALs.So I gave my friend James Waters a call. Hewelches a SEAL Platoon Commander. BUD/S class 264 had a 94% attrition rate. Out of 256 guys only 16 graduated - and James welches one of them.James and I talked for hurs but what struck me welches how much of what he had to say aboutSEAL training and his time in the teams aligned with the research on grit, motivation, e xpertise and how people survive the fruchtwein challengingsituations.So what career guidance can theSEALs and research give you about getting through lifes tough times? Here we go.1)Purpose And MeaningTo say SEAL training is hard is a massive understatement. The initial vetting phase (BUD/S) is specifically designed to weed people out who arent serious.How do you get serious? Grit often comes from a place of deep purpose and personal meaning.Heres JamesAt BUD/S you haveto know what youre getting yurself into and what youre there to do. I still mentor a lot of guys who are interested in trying out for BUD/S and they always ask,What do I need to do to make my pushups better? or Can you teach me the proper swim technique? My first question is always, Why do you want to be a SEAL? What is it about being a SEAL thatappeals to you?And the research backs James up. Without a good reason to keep pushing, well quit. Studies of central governor theory show our brains always give in long before our body does.Via Faster, Higher, Stronger How Sports Science Is Creating a New Generation of Superathletesand What We Can Learn from ThemOverall, it seems that exercise performance is ultimately limited by perception of effort rather than cardiorespiratory and musculoenergetic factors.But this isnt just true for athletics, it also holds for careers.In a study ofWest Point alums, those that had intrinsic goals (I want to serve my country. I want to test my abilities.) outperformedthose that had extrinsic goals (I want to rise in the ranks and become an officer because thats a really powerful position and its prestigious.)(For more on how people stay resilient in the most deadly situations, click here.)So purpose matters. But whats the attitude that keeps you going in the moment? Its actually a bit less serious.2) Make It A GameWhen I hear something over and over from very different sources, I take notice. And make it a game is one of those things.Whats one of the things people who live throughdisaster scenarios have in common? They make survival a game.Happiness expert Shawn Achor said the best way to deal with stress is to see problems aschallenges, not threats.Kids do better in school when its treated like a game.James said the saatkorn thing about getting through the tough times at BUD/SMany peopledont recognize that what theyre doing at BUD/S is assessing your ability to handle a difficult circumstance and keep going. Its a game. If you want to be a Navy SEAL, youve got to play that game. Youve got to have fun with it and youve got to keep your eye on the bigger picture.(For more on how astronauts, samurai and Navy SEALs make good decisions, click here.)Obviously, much of what SEALs do on a mission is quite serious but in getting through the training, treating it like a gameis a great perspective. But how confident do you need to be?3) Be Confident - But RealisticIn the bookSupersurvivorsthe author makes an interesting distinction People in tough situati ons need to be very realistic about the danger theyre in - but they need to be confident about their ability to handle it. Lack of confidence isnt an option but neither is denial.James echoed this same sentiment when talking about the attitude SEALs need to have when on a missionWhen you lead a platoon, you want your guys to be confident inwhat theyre doing and know that they have the training to be able to go out and accomplish a mission and bring everybody home safe.You dont want your guys to be overconfident because thats always when a mistake happens. Its always when someone gets hurt.Research has shown that hope and despair can be self-fulfilling prophecies.(For the three things you can learn about fearlessness from Special Ops and Navy SEALs, click here.)Confidence is always good. But what builds confidence when youre unsure?4) Prepare, Prepare, PrepareMarathons arent as hard after a few months of training. But if I said you had to run one tomorrow youd probably cry.Most peop le think SEALs are going from mission to mission, always in the field. Nothing could be further from the truth. James spent only 25% of his time deployed. He spent 75% of his time training. Why?Skills are perishable and SEALsneed to be so good at so much.Heres JamesMost people assume if youre a SEAL, youve been deployed in the combat zone every waking moment of the time youre on active duty which, of course, isnt the case. We spend 75% of our time preparing for deployment and about 25% on the deployment. The reason for that is we havea lot of skills to cover and a SEALs trying to be a jack of all trades, master of none. There are many different disciplines to master, all of which require a lot of upkeep.Its not like you jump out of a plane once and then you remember how to do it forever. Its something youve got to constantly revisit. When you hang out in the mountains of Afghanistan, you dont exactly get to work on your scuba diving.According to the research, who survives catastroph ic scenarios? The people who have prepared.Via David McRaneysYou Are Not So Smart Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways Youre Deluding YourselfAccording to Johnson and Leach, the sort of people who survive are the sort of people who prepare for the worst and practice ahead of time. Theyve done the research, or built the shelter, or run the drills. They look for the exits and imagine what they will do. They were in a fire as a child or survived a typhoon. These people dont deliberate during calamity because theyve already done the deliberation the other people around them are just now going through.Research shows that reducing uncertainty reduces fear. According to Dan Coyle, before the Bin Laden mission SEALs built two full scale replicas of the building theyd be entering and practiced the raid for three weeks.(For more on how a good attitude promotes success, click here.)So what do you do after you prepare?5)Focus On Improve mentWhen you frame things asa win/lose scenario and they dont go well, youre a loser. And so you quit.When you take the perspective that everything is a learning experience, there are no winners or losers. And you just keep getting better.James said this attitude is key for SEALsEric, this gets at my point of the SEAL experience, this constant learning, constantly not being satisfied. Thats one of the interesting things about the community you never feel like youve got it all figured out. If you do feel like you figured it out, you probably arent doing it right.If youre not willing to learn from other people then frankly youre not doing all you need to do to be the best operator you can possibly be.Its a culture of constant self-improvement and constant measurement of how youre doing. Thats a theme I think that all SEALs would agree is critical.Carol Dwecks research at Stanford shows that a growth mindset (believing abilities arent fixed and you can improve) is a key element of succ ess. And Angela Duckworth has found this attitude is tied to gritwe have found moderate, positive associations between grit and growth mindset, suggesting that growth mindset, like optimistic explanatory style, may contribute to the tendency to sustain effort toward and commitment to goals.And how do you become an expert? By focusing on your weaknesses, not your strengths.SEALs take this very seriously, doing a debrief after each mission to review what happened and spending 90% of the time discussing what they could do better next time.Heres JamesWhen yougo out on a mission, you always acknowledge your successes but much more important than that is you take a hard look at your failures and are willing to accept criticism.One of the key strengths of the SEAL Teams is the culture of constant self-improvement. No one ever says Thats good enough. On almost every real world mission I welches on even the most successful ones we spent 90% of our post-mission debrief focusing on what we d id wrong or could have done better.Some of you are thinking, Oh, theyre SEALs. They were just born experts. Not true. As Angela Duckworths research on grit shows, gritty people often abflug out less talented. But by hard work they end up better than the naturally giftedOur research suggests that prodigious talent is no guarantee of grit. In fact, in most samples, grit and talent are either orthogonal or slightly negatively correlated.(For more on the science of how you can becomean expert at anything, click here.)So maybe youre doing all these things and are well on your way to grit Valhalla. Great. But you cant do it alone.6) Give Help And Get HelpJames had buddies who supported him and who he gave support to. Lone wolves dont make it in the teams.Heres JamesThe people who make it through BUD/S are the guys to whomthe team matters more than anything, including their own pain.Many of the guys who quit at BUD/S are, on the other hand, people who frankly just dont care as much about t hat stuff. Youll be carrying a log in training that weighs a few hundred pounds and youre carrying it with six guys for two and a half hours. Among other reasons, those who quit dont seem to feel much remorse when they duck out from behind that log and ring the bell so they can take a shower and be done. Guys who ultimately make it would never even think about doing that because, even if they were in such dire pain, they just would never do that to their teammate.The benefits of getting help are obvious. But by giving help andtaking on the role of caretaker we increase the feeling of meaning in our lives. This helps people in the worst situationskeep going.AsThe Power of HabitauthorCharles Duhigg explained,having a support network is vital to improvement. Seeing others achieve goals makes us believe we can. James expressed this same point about BUD/SYouve got to have that voice in your head thats like, Okay, Im here to do this. I knew that it was going to be hard. At the end, Im goi ng to get to do something a lot cooler. If all these guys can do it, I can certainly do it.(For more onhow you can increase yourwillpower, click here.)Grit is great but what keeps us motivated when were under the most intense pressures imaginable and nothing seems to be going right? Its the little things.7) Celebrate Small WinsThe research on motivation is clear small wins are a big deal. Taking a moment to appreciate the little good things that happen is far more motivating thanthinking you need to win that Nobel Prize or Academy Award before youre allowed to be happy.James said almost the exact same thing about BUD/S. Appreciating the small fleeting victories is essential to getting through the hard moments like the infamous Hell WeekWhen youre at BUD/S, its the small victories that matter. Lets say you made it through a two and a half hour long PT session. You throw that log down, get together with your class, and go run a mile to dinner.Thats a small victory. It feels good.You s it down, have a nice meal, and feel like everythings great. Then as soon as dinner is done, the instructors see you and say, Go get wet and sandy. They torture you again and youre back down into the muck. BUD/S is a constant cycle of peaks and valleys. Even your brightest moments are constantly transformed into bad ones. When you finish Hell Week you feel like youre on top of the world until you realize you still have nearly a year of training left to go. But youve got to be able to accept these peaks and valleys, these small victories and recognize that, yes, so many things are bad but they do have a start and an end.The research on happiness agrees tooLots of little good things beat infrequent great things when it comes to how good we feel.(For more on how you can be more motivated, click here.)Enough big fancy concepts and nerdy research. Whats something dead simple were all familiar with that SEALs and academics agree can help us be resilient when the world is treating us bad?8) Find A Way To LaughAwhile back I interviewedArmy Ranger Joe Asher and he said this about making it through the punishment of Ranger School If I can laugh once a day, every day Im in Ranger School, Ill make it through.James said the same thing about SEAL trainingYouve got to have fun and be able to laugh laugh at yourself and laugh at what youre doing. My best friend and I laughed our way through BUD/S. We still tell the same jokes whenever I talk him.Itsone of my best memories of going through BUD/S. Theres something about when youre facing a really crummy situation, to look over at your friend and see him smile.It tells you, Alright, Im going to be fine. Were going to be fine and its all going to work out.Experts say that humor provides a powerful buffer against stress and fear.ViaNerve Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and CoolHumor is about playing with ideas and concepts, said Martin, who teaches at the University of Western Ontario. So whenever we see something as funny were looking at it from a different perspective. When people are trapped in a stressful situation and feeling overwhelmed, theyre stuck in one way of thinking This is terrible. Ive got to get out of here. But if you can take a humorous perspective, then by definition youre looking at it differently - youre breaking out of that rigid mind-set.(For more on how to be funny, click here.)Lets round this upwith the key takeaways from James and the research.Enough Reading. Time For Doing.What we can learn from James, the SEALs and the research on how to have gritPurpose and meaning. Its easier to be persistent when what were doing is tied to something personally meaningful.Make it a game. Its the best way to stay in a competitive mindset without stressing yourself out.Be confident - but realistic. See the challenges honestly but believe in your own ability to take them on.Prepare, prepare, prepare. Grit comes a lot easier when youve done the work to make sure youre ready.Focus on improvement. Every SEAL mission ends with a debrief focusing on what went wrong so they canimprove.Give help and get help. rckendeckungfrom othershelpskeep you going, and giving others support does the same.Celebrate small wins. You cant wait to catch the big fish. Take joy where you can find it when good times are scarce.Find a way to laugh. Rangers, SEALs, and scientists agree a chuckle can help you cope with stress and keep you going.Real grit and dedicationpays dividendslong after the challenges are over. They build bonds that last a lifetime.After James left active service he found out one of his teammateshad tragically died in a training accident. Most of the platoonhad already left their Hawaii training base and relocated all over the country.But they all returned for the memorial service. Every single one. And it never occurred to himthat everyone wouldnt. Heres JamesWe had guys in Colorado, Nevada, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida really all ov er the place. There was just no question wed all come back for the memorial service. No question. Everybody was there and it was a really sad, sad event and we all miss Matt a lot I was so proud of ourguys. I think it said alot about the quality of our experience and the caliber of ourguys that there was no question theyd return. I think a lot of SEAL platoons areexactly like that. It was just nice to know that everybodys got each others back,just like we always did.In my next weekly email Ill have more from James including his analysis of the type of people whomake it through SEAL training (and people who dont), along with discussion of the four methods the Navy used to increase SEAL passing rates.To make sure you dont miss it, join here.Join over285,000 readers and get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related posts6 Hostage Negotiation Techniques That Will Get You What You WantHow To Get People To Like You 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertHow To Stop Being Lazy And Get More Don e 5 Expert TipsThis article originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree.A Navy SEAL explains 8 secrets to grit and resilienceSometimes you just want to quit. You know you shouldnt but nothing seems better than crawling back into bed andhiding under the covers. (I am there right now, actually, with my laptop.)The emerging science of grit and resilience is teaching us a lot about why some people redouble their efforts when the rest of us are heading for the door.Research is great, but its always nice to talk to someone whos been there firsthand and to see how theory holds up against reality. So who knows about grit and persistence? Navy SEALs.So I gave my friend James Waters a call. Hewas a SEAL Platoon Commander. BUD/S class 264 had a 94% attrition rate. Out of 256 guys only 16 graduated - and James was one of them.James and I talked for hours but what struck me was how much of what he had to say aboutSEAL training and his time in the teams aligned with the research on grit, m otivation, expertise and how people survive the most challengingsituations.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreSo what career guidance can theSEALs and research give you about getting through lifes tough times? Here we go.1)Purpose And MeaningTo say SEAL training is hard is a massive understatement. The initial vetting phase (BUD/S) is specifically designed to weed people out who arent serious.How do you get serious? Grit often comes from a place of deep purpose and personal meaning.Heres JamesAt BUD/S you haveto know what youre getting yourself into and what youre there to do. I still mentor a lot of guys who are interested in trying out for BUD/S and they always ask,What do I need to do to make my pushups better? or Can you teach me the proper swim technique? My first question is always, Why do you want to be a SEAL? What is it about being a SEAL thatappeals to you?And the resear ch backs James up. Without a good reason to keep pushing, well quit. Studies of central governor theory show our brains always give in long before our body does.Via Faster, Higher, Stronger How Sports Science Is Creating a New Generation of Superathletesand What We Can Learn from ThemOverall, it seems that exercise performance is ultimately limited by perception of effort rather than cardiorespiratory and musculoenergetic factors.But this isnt just true for athletics, it also holds for careers.In a study ofWest Point alums, those that had intrinsic goals (I want to serve my country. I want to test my abilities.) outperformedthose that had extrinsic goals (I want to rise in the ranks and become an officer because thats a really powerful position and its prestigious.)(For more on how people stay resilient in the most deadly situations, click here.)So purpose matters. But whats the attitude that keeps you going in the moment? Its actually a bit less serious.2) Make It A GameWhen I hear something over and over from very different sources, I take notice. And make it a game is one of those things.Whats one of the things people who live throughdisaster scenarios have in common? They make survival a game.Happiness expert Shawn Achor said the best way to deal with stress is to see problems aschallenges, not threats.Kids do better in school when its treated like a game.James said the same thing about getting through the tough times at BUD/SMany peopledont recognize that what theyre doing at BUD/S is assessing your ability to handle a difficult circumstance and keep going. Its a game. If you want to be a Navy SEAL, youve got to play that game. Youve got to have fun with it and youve got to keep your eye on the bigger picture.(For more on how astronauts, samurai and Navy SEALs make good decisions, click here.)Obviously, much of what SEALs do on a mission is quite serious but in getting through the training, treating it like a gameis a great perspective. But how confident do you need to be?3) Be Confident - But RealisticIn the bookSupersurvivorsthe author makes an interesting distinction People in tough situations need to be very realistic about the danger theyre in - but they need to be confident about their ability to handle it. Lack of confidence isnt an option but neither is denial.James echoed this same sentiment when talking about the attitude SEALs need to have when on a missionWhen you lead a platoon, you want your guys to be confident inwhat theyre doing and know that they have the training to be able to go out and accomplish a mission and bring everybody home safe.You dont want your guys to be overconfident because thats always when a mistake happens. Its always when someone gets hurt.Research has shown that hope and despair can be self-fulfilling prophecies.(For the three things you can learn about fearlessness from Special Ops and Navy SEALs, click here.)Confidence is always good. But what builds confidence when youre unsure?4) Prepare, Prepare, PrepareMarathons arent as hard after a few months of training. But if I said you had to run one tomorrow youd probably cry.Most people think SEALs are going from mission to mission, always in the field. Nothing could be further from the truth. James spent only 25% of his time deployed. He spent 75% of his time training. Why?Skills are perishable and SEALsneed to be so good at so much.Heres JamesMost people assume if youre a SEAL, youve been deployed in the combat zone every waking moment of the time youre on active duty which, of course, isnt the case. We spend 75% of our time preparing for deployment and about 25% on the deployment. The reason for that is we havea lot of skills to cover and a SEALs trying to be a jack of all trades, master of none. There are many different disciplines to master, all of which require a lot of upkeep.Its not like you jump out of a plane once and then you remember how to do it forever. Its something youve got to constantly revisit. When you hang out in the mountains of Afghanistan, you dont exactly get to work on your scuba diving.According to the research, who survives catastrophic scenarios? The people who have prepared.Via David McRaneysYou Are Not So Smart Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways Youre Deluding YourselfAccording to Johnson and Leach, the sort of people who survive are the sort of people who prepare for the worst and practice ahead of time. Theyve done the research, or built the shelter, or run the drills. They look for the exits and imagine what they will do. They were in a fire as a child or survived a typhoon. These people dont deliberate during calamity because theyve already done the deliberation the other people around them are just now going through.Research shows that reducing uncertainty reduces fear. According to Dan Coyle, before the Bin Laden mission SEALs built two full scale replicas of the building theyd be entering and practiced the raid for three weeks.(For more on how a good attitude promotes success, click here.)So what do you do after you prepare?5)Focus On ImprovementWhen you frame things asa win/lose scenario and they dont go well, youre a loser. And so you quit.When you take the perspective that everything is a learning experience, there are no winners or losers. And you just keep getting better.James said this attitude is key for SEALsEric, this gets at my point of the SEAL experience, this constant learning, constantly not being satisfied. Thats one of the interesting things about the community you never feel like youve got it all figured out. If you do feel like you figured it out, you probably arent doing it right.If youre not willing to learn from other people then frankly youre not doing all you need to do to be the best operator you can possibly be.Its a culture of constant self-improvement and constant measurement of how youre doing. Thats a theme I think that all SEALs would agree is critica l.Carol Dwecks research at Stanford shows that a growth mindset (believing abilities arent fixed and you can improve) is a key element of success. And Angela Duckworth has found this attitude is tied to gritwe have found moderate, positive associations between grit and growth mindset, suggesting that growth mindset, like optimistic explanatory style, may contribute to the tendency to sustain effort toward and commitment to goals.And how do you become an expert? By focusing on your weaknesses, not your strengths.SEALs take this very seriously, doing a debrief after each mission to review what happened and spending 90% of the time discussing what they could do better next time.Heres JamesWhen yougo out on a mission, you always acknowledge your successes but much more important than that is you take a hard look at your failures and are willing to accept criticism.One of the key strengths of the SEAL Teams is the culture of constant self-improvement. No one ever says Thats good enough. On almost every real world mission I was on even the most successful ones we spent 90% of our post-mission debrief focusing on what we did wrong or could have done better.Some of you are thinking, Oh, theyre SEALs. They were just born experts. Not true. As Angela Duckworths research on grit shows, gritty people often start out less talented. But by hard work they end up better than the naturally giftedOur research suggests that prodigious talent is no guarantee of grit. In fact, in most samples, grit and talent are either orthogonal or slightly negatively correlated.(For more on the science of how you can becomean expert at anything, click here.)So maybe youre doing all these things and are well on your way to grit Valhalla. Great. But you cant do it alone.6) Give Help And Get HelpJames had buddies who supported him and who he gave support to. Lone wolves dont make it in the teams.Heres JamesThe people who make it through BUD/S are the guys to whomthe team matters more than anythi ng, including their own pain.Many of the guys who quit at BUD/S are, on the other hand, people who frankly just dont care as much about that stuff. Youll be carrying a log in training that weighs a few hundred pounds and youre carrying it with six guys for two and a half hours. Among other reasons, those who quit dont seem to feel much remorse when they duck out from behind that log and ring the bell so they can take a shower and be done. Guys who ultimately make it would never even think about doing that because, even if they were in such dire pain, they just would never do that to their teammate.The benefits of getting help are obvious. But by giving help andtaking on the role of caretaker we increase the feeling of meaning in our lives. This helps people in the worst situationskeep going.AsThe Power of HabitauthorCharles Duhigg explained,having a support network is vital to improvement. Seeing others achieve goals makes us believe we can. James expressed this same point about BUD /SYouve got to have that voice in your head thats like, Okay, Im here to do this. I knew that it was going to be hard. At the end, Im going to get to do something a lot cooler. If all these guys can do it, I can certainly do it.(For more onhow you can increase yourwillpower, click here.)Grit is great but what keeps us motivated when were under the most intense pressures imaginable and nothing seems to be going right? Its the little things.7) Celebrate Small WinsThe research on motivation is clear small wins are a big deal. Taking a moment to appreciate the little good things that happen is far more motivating thanthinking you need to win that Nobel Prize or Academy Award before youre allowed to be happy.James said almost the exact same thing about BUD/S. Appreciating the small fleeting victories is essential to getting through the hard moments like the infamous Hell WeekWhen youre at BUD/S, its the small victories that matter. Lets say you made it through a two and a half hour long PT session. You throw that log down, get together with your class, and go run a mile to dinner.Thats a small victory. It feels good.You sit down, have a nice meal, and feel like everythings great. Then as soon as dinner is done, the instructors see you and say, Go get wet and sandy. They torture you again and youre back down into the muck. BUD/S is a constant cycle of peaks and valleys. Even your brightest moments are constantly transformed into bad ones. When you finish Hell Week you feel like youre on top of the world until you realize you still have nearly a year of training left to go. But youve got to be able to accept these peaks and valleys, these small victories and recognize that, yes, so many things are bad but they do have a start and an end.The research on happiness agrees tooLots of little good things beat infrequent great things when it comes to how good we feel.(For more on how you can be more motivated, click here.)Enough big fancy concepts and nerdy research. Whats something dead simple were all familiar with that SEALs and academics agree can help us be resilient when the world is treating us bad?8)Find A Way To LaughAwhile back I interviewedArmy Ranger Joe Asher and he said this about making it through the punishment of Ranger School If I can laugh once a day, every day Im in Ranger School, Ill make it through.James said the same thing about SEAL trainingYouve got to have fun and be able to laugh laugh at yourself and laugh at what youre doing. My best friend and I laughed our way through BUD/S. We still tell the same jokes whenever I talk him.Itsone of my best memories of going through BUD/S. Theres something about when youre facing a really crummy situation, to look over at your friend and see him smile.It tells you, Alright, Im going to be fine. Were going to be fine and its all going to work out.Experts say that humor provides a powerful buffer against stress and fear.ViaNerve Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave Ne w Science of Fear and CoolHumor is about playing with ideas and concepts, said Martin, who teaches at the University of Western Ontario. So whenever we see something as funny were looking at it from a different perspective. When people are trapped in a stressful situation and feeling overwhelmed, theyre stuck in one way of thinking This is terrible. Ive got to get out of here. But if you can take a humorous perspective, then by definition youre looking at it differently - youre breaking out of that rigid mind-set.(For more on how to be funny, click here.)Lets round this upwith the key takeaways from James and the research.Enough Reading. Time For Doing.What we can learn from James, the SEALs and the research on how to have gritPurpose and meaning. Its easier to be persistent when what were doing is tied to something personally meaningful.Make it a game. Its the best way to stay in a competitive mindset without stressing yourself out.Be confident - but realistic. See the challenges honestly but believe in your own ability to take them on.Prepare, prepare, prepare. Grit comes a lot easier when youve done the work to make sure youre ready.Focus on improvement. Every SEAL mission ends with a debrief focusing on what went wrong so they canimprove.Give help and get help. Supportfrom othershelpskeep you going, and giving others support does the same.Celebrate small wins. You cant wait to catch the big fish. Take joy where you can find it when good times are scarce.Find a way to laugh. Rangers, SEALs, and scientists agree a chuckle can help you cope with stress and keep you going.Real grit and dedicationpays dividendslong after the challenges are over. They build bonds that last a lifetime.After James left active service he found out one of his teammateshad tragically died in a training accident. Most of the platoonhad already left their Hawaii training base and relocated all over the country.But they all returned for the memorial service. Every single one. And it n ever occurred to himthat everyone wouldnt. Heres JamesWe had guys in Colorado, Nevada, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida really all over the place. There was just no question wed all come back for the memorial service. No question. Everybody was there and it was a really sad, sad event and we all miss Matt a lot I was so proud of ourguys. I think it said alot about the quality of our experience and the caliber of ourguys that there was no question theyd return. I think a lot of SEAL platoons areexactly like that. It was just nice to know that everybodys got each others back,just like we always did.In my next weekly email Ill have more from James including his analysis of the type of people whomake it through SEAL training (and people who dont), along with discussion of the four methods the Navy used to increase SEAL passing rates.To make sure you dont miss it, join here.Join over285,000 readers and get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related posts6 Hostage Negotiation Techniques Th at Will Get You What You WantHow To Get People To Like You 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertHow To Stop Being Lazy And Get More Done 5 Expert TipsThis article originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Starting Software Developer Job and Pay

Starting Software Developer Job and PayStarting Software Developer Job and PaySimilar to other in-demand IT positions such as software engineers and mobile app developers, software developers are hot in the job market.Software developers are an in-demand position in Nashville, said Eric South, Robert Half Technologys Nashville metro market manager.He added that because many major company initiatives are now web based and understaffed, Were seeing very high demand in the healthcare space, specifically around EHR/EMR requirements, ICD-10 and meaningful-use deadlines.Software developer salaryIts not surprising given the demand for these IT professionals that, according to the 2019 Robert Half Technology Salary Guide, the midpoint salary for a software developer is $117,500.You can use our Salary Calculator to adjust a software developer salary for your city.Software developer job descriptionIf youre wondering what skills you need to become a software developer, heres a list of qualifica tionsMust be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.Requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a development team.Possess a bachelors degree in computer science or related field, but hiring managers may accept a two-year technical degree if combined with several years of practical experience.Must have programming skills in languages and frameworks such as C/C++, HTML, Java/Java Enterprise Edition, Microsoft .NET and SQL Server.Two to three years of programming experience is required, and complex projects may require additional experience.A typical software engineer job description includesCoding, testing and debugging programs according to computer engineering specificationsModifying, expanding and updating applicationsCommunicating with a team that includes analysts, engineers and quality assurance testers in order to coordinate and document application development and testingDeveloping softwar e prototypesSoft skills also key for software developersSouth added that knowledge of Scrum/Agile will give candidates an advantage, as will non-technical skills such as communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.When crafting your software developer resume, South says to be sure to include specific project details, timelines, successes and most the recent technologies you used.For recent IT graduates interested in breaking into this field, South has some advice Start building applications and working on projects while youre still in college. Pick a direction you want to go and become an expert (.NET, Java, SQL, etc.), said South. And give me a callIn addition to information on a starting software developer salary and a software developer job description, youll find information on starting compensation for 70 IT jobs in 150 North American cities in our Salary Guide.This post has been updated to reflect more current information.

The Dos and Donts of Bookkeeper Resume

The Dos and Donts of Bookkeeper Resume Developing a strong resume is an extremely significant part requesting work, either online or off line. Developing a crisp, short and to the point objective enhances the probability of your resume to go selected. Accounting resumes should be constructed in a manner that the objective and the content can help you get the very best job within the field. The accountant also assists the businesss management to know the financial effect of its past and future decisions. Write the names of all of the businesses that you have worked for and include a quick description of your job details. Have colleagues you are able to go to at other businesses that may give you quick answers. Anybody trying to work in confidence companies is usually demanded to have major knowledge in a particular small business sector, based on the sort of pledge provider. Choosing Good Bookkeeper Resume Resume is among the fruchtwein crucial characteristics of getting wo rk in the reputed organizations. The thought of writing an accounting letter is extremely much in accord with the notion of tailor-making cover letters and resumes in light of the particular positions being sought, which is very much considered the very best practice in the modern world. Theres no particular format to be followed while designing a resume however, theres a need to format its such a manner that it may highlight all the abilities and experience level of the individual. Understanding Bookkeeper Resume Each position should then incorporate a bulleted list of important accomplishments and duties. THE RESUME Annas resume cleanly markets her main competencies and abilities in the specialty of accounting. Additionally, a CPAs background will allow flexibility in selecting a career. Assessing your abilities and to-the-point expertise in restart would be prone to entice the employer and providing you a possibility of interview. Relevant interpersonal skills would be co nvenient. A lot of skills and thorough knowledge readily support many different professional undertakings. There are a few particular abilities and competencies that youre required to have to have the ability to work as a bookkeeper. The Demise of Bookkeeper Resume If youre one of them, you should stick out from the other job applicants and it should begin with your resume. If you would like to begin your career in the area of accountancy, you can write the resume for the juniorchef Accountant and if you prefer to make an application for the senior designation in the area of accountancy, you can elect for the Senior Accountancy resume. Importance of Resume at Job Search whenever youre searching for employment, you will have to compose a program and send it in the firm. Accounting is crucial portion of any enterprise. Since professional resume writing prices start above $100 and go as large as $1,300 based on the area, you should have the ability to find a great commission o n every sale. You will never know when they may be reached for reference purposes. In a number of instances, the company will probably additionally cover an overview class in combination with the exam price. Bookkeeper Resume Features You will discover particular things to consider you should think about before opting to turn into an accountant. A seasoned bookkeeper is going to have more details in his resume. The precise scope and duties of a bookkeeper could vary depending on the size of the organization and its financial needs. If you would like to receive a job for a bookkeeper you have to be qualified for the position. How to Get Started with Bookkeeper Resume? Or you might have computerized the whole accounting setup leading to enormous saving to our employer. If youve got less than ten decades of experience, then you need to use a skills-based or functional format. A huge means to save time on tricky accounting questions is to ask your network. There are a lot of formats of bookkeeper resumes freely on the web.

The Tried and True Method for Resume Summary Seeking an Opportunity for Medical Writing in Step by Step Detail

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Engineering Drugs from Marine Mollusks

Engineering Drugs from Marine Mollusks Engineering Drugs from Marine Mollusks With a well-earned reputation for damaging wooden ships and poisoning scuba divers, ocean-dwelling mollusks have had a precarious relationship with human beings for centuries. But their public relations problems may soon be over if kriegsmarine biologists and bioengineers have their way.Researchers have found that this humble category of invertebtarifs which includes some 85,000 different species of marine and freshwater clams, snails, squids, mussels, and octopods actually harbors a secret that could help humans stay healthy and pain-free. Mollusks, as it turns out, have guts. And, more importantly, those guts contain unique micro-organisms that might save human lives.Over millions of years of evolution, mollusks have co-existed with ancient forms of bacteria that reside harmlessly in their digestive tracts. In symbiotic return for their accommodations, the bacteria have learned to express agents that su pport the mollusks body functions and help it ward off disease. Studies have revealed compelling, drug-like molecular properties that could have eignung as antibiotic or neurological treatments in humans.Medicinal MollusksThis line of research is absolutely critical considering the serious human health threat posed by antibiotic resistance, says Dr. Margo Haygood, Ph.D., a professor of science and engineering at Oregon Health Science University, Portland,and a member of the universitys multidisciplinary Like the shipworm, cone snails have the intestinal bacteriological fortitude it takes to inspire new drugs.But mollusk-based medicines have potential beyond antibiotics, Haygood says. Recent breakthroughs have also shown therapeutic activity in the brain, which creates opportunity for powerful, non-narcotic pain control medicines of the future.Haygood and her colleagues are leaders in this new scientific niche linking bioengineering with marine microbiology. She has recently contrib uted to two major breakthroughs involving two mollusk species that, ironically, are historically some of the most dangerous or destructive to humans shipworms and cone snails.Shipworms AhoyFirst off, shipworms are not even worms. They are more like elongated clams or geoducks that are mostly unprotected by shells. But they do possess shells tiny ones on their anterior ends, which they use with devastating effectiveness to bore deeply into their favorite food source, wood. These termites of the sea are best known for burrowing deeply into to wooden marine docks, piers and ship hulls, resulting in severe damage over time.Haygood says scientists first wanted to know how shipworms are able to survive on an all-wood diet, considering that wood offers them no proteins or nitrogen. They learned that the bacteria present in the animals gut plays a crucial role in converting the wood fibers into an acceptable food source. In effect, the mollusks gut bacteria have evolved so that the animal can derive double benefit from wood they can eat it, and they can live in the burrows they carve.One form of shipworm gut bacteria was found to secrete a strong antibiotic, Haygood says, which creates great excitement among the community of scientists concerned that modern infectious organisms are developing resistance to drugs at a rate that is outpacing our discovery efforts.Antibiotics have helped humans battle infectious diseases for over 70 years. However, the dangerous organisms these medications were designed to protect us against have adapted due to widespread use. Without a new class of improved antibiotics, older medications are becoming less and less effective and we need to locate new antibiotics to keep these diseases at bay, Haygood adds.The Scoop on Cone ShellsCone snails are carnivorous predators found in a vast array of sizes and with an infinite variety of colorful shell colors and patterns that make them highly collectible. They are also highly toxic even to huma ns. They paralyze small fish or other mollusks with a sting from a barbed, hypodermic-like tooth extending from the mouth, then engulf and devour the prey. For a human, a jab from a small cone snail feel like a bee sting, but the bigger snails can pierce a wet suit and are toxic enough to kill.Until recently scientists havent spent much time looking for potential cures in cone snails. For one thing, they are toxic the larger ones can kill a human. For another thing, they have tough shells that can protect them from almost any predator. Scientists assumed that these strong protections would make it unlikely that the organism would have needed to develop additional chemical or bacterial defenses against danger, such as those used by the shipworm.Not the case. Haygood worked with a team of researchers at the University of Utah and the University of the Philippines on a recently published study revealing that cone snails, too, have the intestinal bacteriological fortitude it takes to i nspire new drugs.She said the research demonstrated how bacteria carried by cone snails produce a neuroactive chemical that has great promise in the treatment of severe pain. For patients with conditions that cause chronic pain, the need for a non-narcotic, non-addictive palliative drug is urgent.Not only did we learn that mollusks with external shells, like the cone snail, really do have potential use in the search for new medications, Haygood says, we also learned an important and surprising new direction for such drugs in neurology.Michael MacRae is an independent writer.This line of research is absolutely critical considering the serious human health threat posed by antibiotic resistance.Margo Haygood, Oregon Health & Science University

Senior Software Engineer Job Description

Senior Software Engineer Job DescriptionSenior Software Engineer Job DescriptionSenior Software Engineer Job DescriptionThis senior software engineer sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Senior Software Engineer Job ResponsibilitiesDevelops information systems by studying operations designing, developing, and installing software solutions supports and develops software team.Senior Software Engineer Job DutiesDevelops software solutions by studying information needs conferring with users studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes investigating problem areas following the software development lifecycle.Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.Improves operations by conducting systems analysis recommending changes in policies and procedures.Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks participating in professional organizations.Protects operations by keeping information confidential.Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Supports and develops software engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.Senior Software Engineer Skills and QualificationsAnalyzing Information, Software Design, Sof tware Documentation, Software Testing, Teamwork, General Programming Skills, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Development Process, Software Requirements, Software Architecture, CoachingEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Senior Software Engineer Jobs and apply on now. Find outmore abouthow to hireResume Search Spotting Exceptional TalentEvaluate a Job Candidates Social SkillsSample Interview Questions How to Interview

Find Fortitude

Find FortitudeFind FortitudeHow do you find the hausintern fortitude to get up one more day and try again, even when the world kicks you in the shin with a golf shoe?Im sick and tired of people saying, This, too, shall pass.Worst. Consolation. Ever.Dont get me wrong. Its a nice clich and everything.But it doesnt change the fact that for a lot of people right now, life sucks. And the last thing they need is another marginally helpful, fluffy aphorism that sounds like the title of a heartwarming miniseries on Lifetime Television.People might know that this, too, shall pass but what they need is a game plan for how to successfully navigate life as its passing. Where do you find the fortitude to do that every day, even when the world kicks you in the shin with a golf shoe?The following are the some of the tips that have helped me find the fortitude to keep going during trying timesEmploy the diversity of the human spirit. I volunteer at an organization, the Go Network, which provides job search resources and education to displaced workforce professionals. The cool parte is, unlike other organizations that support unemployed workers, this groups spirit is exceptional. Every time I host a workshop for them, Im overwhelmed by their massive optimism, bottomless faith and respectful camaraderie - not just in themselves, but in each other. Its not a misery-loves-company pity party. Its a weekly pep rally. Its a West Texas high school football game. And the collective and diverse human spirit of the group is the very oxygen that fuels each members inner fortitude to get up one more day and try again. My question is, what kind of company do you keep people who drag you into the pit or people who drive you into the stratosphere?Compare yourself to the best in yourself. Although many of our readers are unemployed, Im constantly amazed at their ability to endure harrowing times. Its inspiring, really. Instead of being excessively preoccupied with how devastating the economy is, these guys invite a constant stream of excitement. They dig more into their hearts and, as one woman wrote me, Think back to their finest hours. Killer suggestion. What better way to find the inner fortitude to get up one more day than to think back to the last time getting up one more day wasnt a struggle? By regularly replaying mental reruns, you bolster your self-confidence and stimulate your self-belief. Do you remember what you were like as the best, highest version of yourself?Attribute important meaning to your pain. First, by changing your relationship with your pain from confrontation to infatuation. Thats right Im telling you to fall in love with your pain. Its amazing how little power something has over you when you love it. Second, by recognizing that whatever pain youre enduring is a regular part of the life experience. And undergoing such feelings is what makes you feel human, what makes you feel alive. Finally, by thanking your pain for showing up to teach you som ething. After all, we rarely discover things when were comfortable. You might as well platzdeckchen up the learning moment, right? Ultimately, inner fortitude is a function of befriending your discomfort and cooperating with things that are bigger than you. Are you brave enough to welcome the sting?Force an opening and enter into the spiral of acceleration. In The Ninety Percent Solution, author David Rogers writes, Lasting change rarely occurs when we ease our way into the future it comes when we leap. Lesson learned Hop down off your horse and pursue the beast on foot. Thats what movie heroes do. They enter into the territory their noble steeds wont even look at. I will die before my conviction does, they think. And they act as proactively as humanly possible. For example, anytime I give a presentation to people who are looking for work, I remind them Until you find a job, looking for a job is your job. Thats the winning mind-set. Thats what gets you hired. Remember Never underes timate the importance of sustained movement. How will you outweigh the drag?Relax into the reality of your life. Denial is a drug more addictive than crack and crystal meth put together. I know this because I used to be a heavy user. For me, pretending that something wasnt really a problem was ten times easier than confronting the result of my own immature decisions. Too bad the aftermath of such denial was taking its toll on my body, my attitude and my relationships. If only Id been smart enough to relax into my realities and face them head-on. Fortunately, making that mistake over and over taught me to continually ask the question What am I pretending not to know? This courageous inquiry makes denial melt under the stare of self-awareness. And thats where inner fortitude grows from your willingness to stand up to yourself. Dont avert your eyes. Confront your truth. Ease your way into it. And remember that all trouble carries with it the capacity to be conquered. What are you prete nding not to know?Lay some pavement. Hypothetically, lets say your life sucks. Understood. Instead of trying to camouflage your agony, try sending your breath to where it hurts. Thats what my yoga instructor, Natalie, would tell you Thread your breath through every action. The cool part is You dont have to sit in a smelly, sweaty room for two hours with a bunch of half-naked strangers to make this practice work. You just need to find something to pave yourself with. Prayer. Affirmation. Meditation. Whatever helps maintain a sense of inner control in the midst of outer chaos. Whatever cultivates a state of mind that entails equanimity and forbearance. Personally, I use all three simultaneously. My daily practice combines meditation, affirmation and breathing, and its helped me find the inner fortitude to navigate even the most devastating storms. What paves you?Whether or not this, too, shall pass is irrelevant.What matters is how you navigate life until this passes.Remember that, an d youll find the inner fortitude to get up one more day and try again, even when the world kicks you in the shin with a golf shoe.LET ME ASK YA THISWhere does your fortitude come from?