High performance career coach Eric Woodard offers a trick to get through career rough waters.

• If you're struggling with a job search or career, the most important thing is: don't lose hope; don't give up.

• Many have faced challenges in their lives, especially with career stuff - through history people have offered advice about how to deal with it.

• Sailors used to focus on the phrase, "hold fast" to get through rough times; you can too.