To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

When asked for interviewing or resume advice, I always start with “Smile.”

After that, my next advice is to know yourself and be yourself.

The last time I gave this advice I realized it needed a bit more explanation.

We should work to be ourselves and know ourselves not so that the rest of the world can bend to our will and deliver our happiness.

We must know ourselves and be ourselves in order to find the places and ways we can be of greatest service to others.

Only by knowing and being our true, authentic self can we know where we can offer the best service.

No job, career, family set up or volunteer opportunity will be the “perfect one” where we will find bliss and everyone will be happy.

But we can move towards better.

A better fit for our unique form of service.

We get to choose where and how to offer our service. Choose wisely.

Make it a great day.

Jake