Some of the most innovative and interesting products can be found on the reality series Shark Tank. Besides the great products, one thing I really love about Shark Tank is that every entrepreneur who appears on the show comes with a personal story. This story is used to build a unique brand that is truly their's. [...]

Once you have finished organizing your story, the next step is to go out in the world and tell it. This may mean casually telling it to friends and family, or it could be in more serious situations such as a job interview or even a speech at a conference. For any of these situations, [...]

Whether you're going into your first full-time job straight out of college or transitioning within your career, choosing between several job offers can be challenging. There are a lot of different factors that go into deciding on a job, such as work environment, compensation, benefits, culture, and location. With all these things to consider and [...]

Be honest. If someone were to ask you "what's your story?", would you have an easy time answering? Most people wouldn't. Although you may think you know yourself, what you value, and where you want to go in the future, knowing your story is not something that just happens organically. It is a process [...]

Showing vs. Telling: What's the Difference? If you've ever had to do a creative writing assignment, you may remember receiving the instruction "show, don't tell". If you're like me, you probably wondered what this means. How exactly do you "show" in your writing? And why is it so much better than telling? Consider the following two [...]

According to State of the American Workplace, 70% of today's workers are either not engaged or "actively disengaged" in their work. This shows evidence that for them, their work lacks meaning. If you aren't feeling satisfied at work and find yourself unmotivated most days, there's a good chance that you are part of this 70% of [...]

"Describe a moment of personal growth in your life." "Recall a setback you faced and how you overcame it." "Discuss an interest that is meaningful to you."...these are some of the most common prompts for college essays. Although the question may vary across different applications, the purpose of the essay remains the same: to allow [...]

Every new business has trouble setting itself apart from the competition. Almost 100% of the time, there is at least one another business out there that offers the same goods or services. Most of the time, there are many that have already developed a strong following and customer base. With circumstances like these, how does [...]

For young professionals who have recently graduated or are just starting out in their industry, getting their foot in the door somewhere can be quite the challenge. Once they've found a job, adjusting to the new environment can be an even bigger challenge. Through their college education, young professionals have acquired the "hard skills" that [...]

According to a study by Complete College America, most students take about six years to get their bachelor's degree. However, in most colleges and universities throughout America, a bachelor's degree is designed to be completed in about four years. The extra two years students spend in school costs an extra $50k on average. So, where do [...]