Stoic Career

That last line of this passage from Seneca Moral Letter 43 verse 2 : A ship which looms large in the river seems tiny when on the ocean. A rudder which is large for one vessel, is small for another. Does it sound familiar? Think of the phrase a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?

How does this relate to your career? Do you want to work for a small company where your skills can make an impact? Or would you rather be in a large organization where you are part of a larger mission but can find your niche in the organization?

It is a classic question  particularly for those that are switching careers or starting their first job. It comes down to your own sense of empowerment.

Seneca's Moral Letter 40 is a wonderful work on the importance of communication in the philosophers message. Your ability to communicate is not only important for your career success but also for your personal growth and happiness. Soft skills, like being able to communicate ideas or persuade others, are fundamental in today’s society, so it is essential that you perfect your communication skills. If you need to focus on developing your communication skills, here are four steps that will help get you there in no time.

So many aspects of our careers depend on self confidence. But what happens when your self confidence falters? It could be you are stressed out and seek a change of employment. Maybe you are now unemployed and are looking for a job.

Situations like these require doing a job search. But there may be a lack of confidence when it comes  to seeking employment because of the reasons why the job search is needed.

Self-confidence is the feeling that you will be able to use your talents, experiences, and resources, to be able to solve problems. This feeling is very important for finding motivation. After all, why do something if you don’t think that you will succeed.

The problem is that sometimes we can lose our self-confidence. There Are five ways that we can lose self-confidence, as well as ways  that you can put it to work by overcoming obstacles.

Enchiridion 8 shows that we need to be realistic in what we can expect in life. We cannot have things go our way all the time. We have to accept what happens in life for tranquility. We can take control of aspects of our lives to deal with what happens.

There is a common idea that “life is a rollercoaster” with many ups and downs. It is true that life does have its ups and downs, but it doesn’t have to be out of control. This perception may lead to accepting more volatility than you really need to if you know how to take control of your life.

Meditations 2.2 brings out the importance of the directing mind. The directing mind helps us to focus. Many people starting over in their career need not only the directing mind but a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows the individual to learn and grow in all aspects of life including our career.