Of the nine CV mistakes outlined in 9 Common Resume Mistakes Every Job Hunter Should Avoid, I consider these two the most important: Mistake #1: Emphasizing tasks instead of achievements. Those bullet points underneath each job entry? They shouldn’t read like a list of daily duties. Instead, they should emphasize the impact of those duties. What... Continue Reading →
POEM: Dear Sun
Dear Sun, I watched you raise your weary headFrom the hills of Adelaide that were last night's bed. You rose up quickly, faster than expected,Before 6.30am it was like you'd not even rested. My camera caught your beauty, your radiant explosion of orange,You drew breath as you appeared as if a bride arriving for her... Continue Reading →
360° View of Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
I never expected standing in the middle of the road to shoot a video would make it so popular. Yet I am glad that I can, and that you like that I can! Not making sense? Here is the my early morning 360° video of the thriving metropolis of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=armS1JDr5D0 Because... Continue Reading →
So Much To Do, So Little Time!
I'll admit it, I can't sit still for long. I thrive on creativity, be it thinking, designing, writing, or crafting art. Staying upbeat and being a good parent is my mantra, and I steer clear of negativity. You probably know me as a photographer, but I lost my photography spark back in 2016. Fortunately, around... Continue Reading →
Printing for More Than Art’s Sake
This story amuses me every time I read it: MissyMwac's family and friends were gobsmacked when she printed all her phone photos - the concept was completely foreign to them! Yes, it is satire. Heavy satire. Yet it is a reminder that very little photography of my children, my nephew's and niece's birthdays, nor my family... Continue Reading →
Gary Vaynerchuk
An entrepreneur worth following, reading, watching, and listening to all that he creates: Gary Vaynerchuk Daily, Gary puts out 20 tweets, five or six insta's, blog posts everywhere, three videos on YouTube and a few more on Facebook, and is ubiquitous on Snapchat Wow. Other than Snapchat, Gary is the standard to base one's online... Continue Reading →
101 Ways to Make a Few Extra Dollars
Not all are online, not all can be done in Australia, but very many of these 101 ways to make a few extra dollars each month can be achieved by any one of us. I've now got an idea to combine a few of them into one package!
3 Important Lessons I have Learnt in life
1. Some negative opinions are from people with no self confidence. Some are from people with no imagination. If you have self confidence and can imagine, then their opinions don't matter. 2. Most negative opinions are from people who cannot imagine you succeeding. That is their problem, not yours. Stay focused on your success. 3.... Continue Reading →
Never Give Up
The title is not misleading, it's a serious moral to this story. At about 8am this morning I flicked on the radio - right as they were doing a 10 question competition. Simply put, the caller was told to provide the correct answer to questions about Australia to win a small cash prize. Of the... Continue Reading →