Work Fanatic

I read a great blog post the other day that I commented on with Twitter.  It got some press time, but not enough.  When I read the post – the focus was on burning the ships.  I looked at the title, saying why would anyone burn the ships that they just sailed on.  However after thinking it over, it became clear that the answer was correct – however my vision was blunted and I was not thinking the way I needed to.  To be sold out was the key and the road was now straight!

Burning the ships showed the dedication to success.  The post reflected on the army coming over on ships, then being burned to allow no thought of retreat from the enemy.  WOW.  The idea that a general or leader would allow no way back rose a spirit within the men they led.  The men now instead of considering if they would win or lose, thought of simply HOW they would win.  Losing never was a possibility.  They had no where to turn, no where to run, only to move forward and face the objective at hand.

The job search is to be looked at with the same intensity and voracity.  One professional with a focus on getting the position, with no options in turning back, is a formidable opponent and the type of employee companies are looking for in this economy.  Job seekers today still remain passive.  People look at the economy, think negatively and resign themselves to sitting on the sidelines.  Get into the game, make a difference and know there is no way but forward.  With the proper attitude, potential employees become unable to part with foundations of their employers.

Read the article, decide for yourself.  But know this – when you approach your job search in this manner nothing can stop you from making your mark.