by James Levin | Sep 6, 2025 | Blog
Whether I am on the streets of NYC, walking across the campus at Stony Brook, in a beautiful park, in a small café having tea or, anyplace in the world, for that matter, there is always a very common dynamic taking place. People walking with their heads down. The eyes...
by James Levin | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog
I’m a Baby Boomer, born in 1953. I work at a major university in NY as a Sr. Career Coach. One of the absolute best things I do is engage with young people. Students and colleagues. It is a gift. Despite my 72 years and some health issues, I am what you would call “a...
by James Levin | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog
In life, it seems that we spend a lot of time looking for ways to accommodate someone or something that has placed some demand on us. At work, we have a job description. Those criteria clearly state what is expected of us. Expectations are the accommodation....
by James Levin | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
I consider TIME to be one of the most important commodities we have. We live by TIME. We manage TIME and it manages us. What TIME is your appointment? What TIME does my class begin? What TIME is the train? What TIME does the show begin? What TIME do we need to be...
by James Levin | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog
As the saying goes, anything is POSSIBLE…… Especially if you have a clear sense of vision, a destination point, and clear objectives. And, despite that, if you don’t have clarity to guide you, it might take longer, but it’s still POSSIBLE. When I am told ‘that’s...
by James Levin | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
I don’t think I can recall any day of my adult life that did not have some type of obstacle. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can be emotional, physical, internal, external, habitual, and so many things can drive them. The best way to manage obstacles is to...
