Chapter 19 – Jade-isms

My friend Ali is actually the one who gave me the idea for a res-YOU-me. I had been describing how I wanted to create an alternative resume for myself because my siblings always laugh at me for my distinct “Jade-isms.” I got to thinking: What if we all had this type of resume – itContinue reading “Chapter 19 – Jade-isms”

Chapter 17 – Your story matters

There is this concept – I mentioned it earlier – called self-authorship. It was coined by Robert Kegan back in the 1990s1 and later expanded upon by Baxter Magolda.2 Essentially, both talk about the development of one’s inner voice. This can also be thought of as the voice of internal reason you develop as aContinue reading “Chapter 17 – Your story matters”

Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs

I have always been a consumer of information. A three-minute car ride to grandma’s house? I had a book in my hand. A billboard flashing by outside? You bet I read those words. Nutrition facts label on the milk gallon in front of me? I read it during dinner. Every night. While writing On Happiness,Continue reading “Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs”