October 2012
45 posts
“Nothing ever become real till it is experienced.”—John Keats”
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Discover the Perfect Career for You with Sokanu
The big day is finally here! We are incredibly excited to announce the Public Beta Launch of Sokanu. We have been working tirelessly to create a platform that answers the question from everyone’s childhood, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” We believe that every single person should wake up every morning feeling passionate about their day. Sokanu is the place to help people discover...
How to Kickstart the Life You Want
By Renee Masur
For a while I went to the chiropractor regularly, not because I had any physical issues, but because the first session was a gift from a friend. At the time, my emotional well-being had been hit by a truck, and though I didn’t realize immediately, I needed healing. The chiropractor gave me a space to feel open and vulnerable and acknowledge the things that I had been...
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a...”
What We're Listening To
8tracks
“Audible Adderall pt 2”
“This is for productive studying - headphones in, books open, gently bobbing my head to the rhythms, I get so much done. And FAST.”
—Renee Masur, Content Manager
“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.”—Henry David Thoreau”
From The CEO: Why Career Discovery Matters - At...
“The past is not your potential. In any hour you can choose to liberate the future. - Marilyn Ferguson
I want to talk about when career discovery is important in a person’s life. I get asked a lot about whether Sokanu is applicable for people that aren’t “young”. When people hear the phrase “find a career” they automatically assume that it has to be...
5 Ways to Make the Best of Your Business Trip
By Jeremy Newcombe
If you’ve ever had to travel for your job you know that it can really be a mixed bag. On the one hand, you get paid to travel, which is an awesome opportunity to see some new places. On the other hand, your stay is often brief, you still have to focus on work, and airports are not exactly the most comfortable places in the world. Here are a few tips to make traveling for work a...
“If you don’t like how things are, change it! You’re not a...”
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” —Winston Churchill”
“Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the...”
What's Your Better Life Index?
What’s most important in your life that contributes to the happiness of your own country? This index takes a look at what is valued most, like education, safety, housing, and 8 other areas in 36 countries.
This interactive tool lets YOU contribute to your country’s index so that it represents what you believe is important in leading a happy life.
See how other countries compare...
“Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw...”
Where the F*%# Does All This Road Rage Come from?
By Renee Masur
Recently, dealing with road rage has become a part of my every day commute. I don’t like myself when I get angry at the back of people’s heads or their profiles as they drive past me. “Idiot” is a term I mutter (or yell) much too frequently.
It wasn’t always this way. Bussing around Vancouver, or even meep-meeping around town in a Car2Go during...
“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you...”
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From the CEO: Why Character Is So Important
I recently finished reading the book How Children Succeed (highly recommend it) and took a few core points away from it. The point I want to talk about today is that of character, a term used in the book to explain common traits that successful children have.
Traditionally we think of the same metrics of success for a child. IQ, test scores, grades are some of the most common. These are all...
“Do not wait to strike until the iron is hot; but make it hot by...”
What does 'Brain Food' actually do?
There’s a list on my fridge, with all the best brain foods that I should keep stocked up in my fridge. Blueberries, salmon, avocado, flax, eggs, chocolate (no argument there)- but what are these foods actually doing for my body?
Lifehacker shows us the science behind these SUPER foods. Check it out!
“Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.” —Victor...”
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”—Dalai Lama”
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya...”
What We're Listening To →
calm.com
Two to Ten minutes of relaxation on one of the most simplistic platforms. Identify your mood, pick your sounds…then relaaaaax.
“It is so relaxing and puts my mind in a state of clarity. I’ll have it on all day. I’ve been listening to the waves all week.”
—Spencer Thompson, Sokanu Founder and CEO
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to...”
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The Myth of Education
By Daniel Wong
“You’ve done thousands of homework assignments and you’ve sat through hours and hours of lectures. You’ve accumulated various certificates, diplomas and degrees. I guess that means you’re educated, right?”
Maybe not. Read on…
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”-...”
Eating for a Healthy Brain
By Jeremy Newcombe
It’s hardly a secret, but it’s something we often overlook. Eating properly is key not only to our physical but also our mental health. You’ve heard the term “you are what you eat” before, but as cliché as it sounds it holds a lot of truth. Your body can only use what you give it, so make sure to pack your diet full of things that are good for both body and mind.
Don’t skip...
“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s fell....”
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8 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
By Renee Masur
Just do it.
If only it was that easy, none of us would do it, right?
Even sitting down to write this article was a huge production. Set up the chair on the sunny porch, put on a pot of coffee, pick the perfect album to listen to, oh, tidy up the kitchen a bit. These are all things that can be done later but I insist on getting them finished now. All in the name of putting off...
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” —Sydney...”
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Dealing with the Morning Commute
By Jeremy Newcombe
An old proverb states, “The journey is the reward.” Now, it stands to reason that whoever first said that was probably not talking about their morning commute, but we can still stand to learn quite a bit from their philosophy (even when taken literally). Commuting, however you choose to do it, can have a large impact on your day. The lengths you go to get to and from your...
“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.” —Edward...”
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3 Mistakes that Lead to Mediocrity
Written by Daniel Wong, author of The Happy Student
“You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will...”
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From the CEO: Why is leaving a "wrong" career so...
Our content manager, Renee, was talking to one of her friends over the weekend whom is dissatisfied with his career. He is currently an engineer with stable employment, but finds it dull and can see himself being stuck in that job or career for years. The amazing part is that he knows that he would prefer to be working in plumbing or drafting, but feels he should wait before switching over. At the...
WatchCareer Profile: Ralph Baer “The Father of Video Games”
“Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.”—W.P....”
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Coffee on the Job
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do...”
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”—Benjamin Franklin”
