The real reason why you wish you were someone else
“Want to watch a movie tonight,” Kelly asked as we prepped the kids for bed. “Sure, what is it?” I responded back. “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY,” she answered. I’ll admit it, I’m not a movie buff. Often I don’t even know what’s out or what’s coming out. And the movies I do see…
How to get successful people to mentor you
Don’t Pick Their Brain First of all, don’t you dare ask a potential mentor to meet so you can “pick their brain.” Regardless of your motives, this type of request screams ignorant and unaware. At the minimum it’s the wrong approach. However, when you understand the insider rules, you’ll realize it’s just plain offensive. If you…
You are a soul and you have a story
Sometimes stories cry out to be told in such loud voices that you write them just to shut them up. —Stephen King You think in stories, and so do I. From the earliest of times, we’ve retold our history through the spoken word, not the written one. Born into a story, you’re naturally an expert…
I’m throwing a free DREAM JOB PARTY for you. Meet your DREAM JOB mentors.
Are you stuck in your Day Job? For those already in the Tribe, greetings. If we just met, my name is Kary Oberbrunner and I went from day job to dream job. Call me crazy, but I think you can do the same. I believe it’s possible for you to turn your passion into a full-time gig. Odds are…
Take the brand new SOUL ON FIRE assessment—FREE
Are you a Soul on Fire? Do you know who you are? —your identity Do you know why you are here? —your purpose Do you know where you are going? —your context If you could know for sure…would you want to? Most people don’t want to know. This is why they: Pop the pills Grab the…
Can you help us decide which video is better?
I’m in a pinch. My producer likes one video. I like the other. Which video should make the final cut? Please watch them both below or here, then cast your vote. It’s quick. (They’re only 81 seconds.) We’ll announce the winner of the official DAY JOB TO DREAM JOB book trailer contest on Aug. 21. One random voter…
The most important thing you need to do to prepare for your media interview
Getting asked to do a radio, TV, blog or podcast interview is a good thing. Being unprepared is a bad thing. When I first started doing interviews I was so nervous my heart nearly popped out of my chest. Now after doing 6 books, I finally feel like I’m getting the hang of it. Winging an interview…
10 Giants You’ll Have to Kill To Do Your Dream Job Full-Time
You probably don’t recognize your own talent. This was almost true for my friend Julie. A brilliant photographer, for too long she only considered it a part-time passion. Although unwilling to admit it, she secretly fantasized about one day being paid for her talent. Despite her desire, she didn’t want to put herself out there and…
Who else wants a FREE tool to Amplify their Message, Build their Platform, and Grow their Tribe?
Your vision needs visibility You have a message. It could be a product, a service, or cause. But unless people can see you they won’t be able to hear you. (Tweet This or Share on Facebook) I know this problem, more than I’d like to admit. When I published my first couple books, even with great publishers, I…
Your Dream is a Matter of Life and Death…Your Own
Dream or Die…Your Choice It’s been said, Most people are dead, they just haven’t made it official. (Tweet This or Share on Facebook) I agree. So did Andy Dufresne. He told his friend “Red” in The Shawshank Redemption: “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” Stuck…