Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)...Maybe

"You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow." ~ Janis Joplin

Janis Lyn Joplin was a singer, songwriter and performer. If you know her work, you know that she was truly one-of-a-kind. This November, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Janis Joplin, one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists, during the 14th annual American Music Masters Series.

Are you familiar with her name? Do you know her music? While technology has changed the way I can listen to her songs, every now and then, I love to dust off my antiquated turntable and play her album I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama from decades ago. On Side 1 of the LP, the first song is called Try (Just a Little Bit Harder), followed by song 2, another of her hits titled Maybe.

As a job seeker, how about it -- maybe you could try just a little bit harder? If you were willing to try just a little bit harder, then maybe, maybe...

~ Maybe you would make one more contact per day?

~ Maybe you would research just one more organization before you call it quits for the day?

~ Maybe you would revamp your resume yet another time?

~ Maybe you would focus more on encouraging vs. discouraging words, thoughts, ideas?

~ Maybe you would invite one more person to write you a recommendation and then appreciate how their words comfort you?

~ Maybe you wouldn't be so harsh on yourself on your darkest days?

~ Maybe you would pause to see what, if anything, you could do to better manage your career transition project?

~ Maybe you would reach out to one more person, even though the last 10 didn't phone, text, DM or email you back?

~ Maybe you would consider the many things you have instead of the many things you don't?

~ Maybe you would practice your sales pitch just one more time even though you've been on countless interviews, yet no offer?

~ Maybe you would be less overwhelmed by the process and more optimistic about the prize?

How about it? Do you have what it takes to try, just a little bit harder? Maybe, maybe, maybe?

"Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." ~ Janis Joplin

cross-posted at billiesucherblog

Comments

[Graham]

Couldn't agree more
It's not about being clever the world is full of dumb clever people.
It is not about talent many people waste their talent.
It is not really about luck, people make their own luck.
The true determinant of success in most fields is hard work and persistance.
Don't get mixed up between thinking and action they are different.
Thinking is important for focus but it won't get you a job.
Only taking action will get you ready for opportunity.
Best of luck

[Timt]

Hi Billie:

Thanks for sharing some interesting thoughts about job hunting using the lyrics from a very very cool song. I'd be willing to bet that a couple of your suggestions could really help. Thanks for being part of one of the coolest job/career blogs out there!

[billiesucher]

Graham, yes, how true...you can think and think and think and think....and then one day, you need to decide to "do". Thanks for your thoughts. Best to you!
~ Billie Sucher

Timt...wow, thanks for your comments...and for saying Career Hub is "one of the coolest job/career blogs out there." Appreciate it!
I just RT'd your post over on your site! Best!
~ Billie Sucher

[G]

I really like your post and it is so very true. Thanks for the uplifting words to all! We can all take that extra step to be sucessful.

[billiesucher]

G -- appreciate your comment and thanks for reading Career Hub!
- Billie Sucher

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Regards
Barren

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