My Trip to the Playboy Mansion: The Importance of Challenging Convention
Most people assume that those around them are more interested in what they are doing than is the case, and…
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The Dangers of Getting Jobs Through Friends
Despite the obvious advantages, getting jobs through a friend or relative may ultimately harm you. When you do so, you…
Picking Up Suicide Victims in a Shanghai River
Your success depends on the connections you make, and your ability to conform to the groups of which you are…
Working on Sundays and Concentrating on Your Work
In this article Harrison discusses the importance of concentrating on your work and not getting distracted. The true value of…
Rap Stars, House Managers, Crystal Meth, Prison, and Your Ego
People are naturally interested in being the best, or at least better than those around them, at the things in…
How to Be a Good Manager
When a company can no longer survive, all of its jobs disappear; a good manager’s job, then, is to ensure…
Resist the Temptation to Cut Corners in Your Career
Many people fall prey to the false attractiveness of the ego, allowing it to dominate their lives and hinder their…
You Will Succeed in Your Job and Job Search When You Are Concerned with Giving and Not Taking
In this article Harrison discusses the importance of focusing entirely on your employer’s needs in order to succeed in your…
Heart of Darkness, Emotion and Your Career
Use emotion to connect with others; establishing a strong connection with others forges a bond that can profoundly impact your…
Why the Best Executives Are So Highly Paid
In this article Harrison discusses the reasons why the best executives are so highly paid. According to him the main…