The Pain of Discipline Versus the Pain of Regret

TWEET THIS  The pain of regret is the permanent discomfort caused by missed opportunity.  In life, the pain of discipline weighs ounces, while the pain of regret weighs tons. By Elijah Medge, Long Beach, May 2015 I received this question from a mentee:...

The Biggest Misconception of Entry Level Job Applicants

TWEET THIS  A diploma in hand is not a guarantee of future success.  An undergraduate degree is simply not enough to prove one’s worth in today’s job market. By Elijah Medge, Long Beach, April 2015 The most common misconception on the part of entry level job...

The Difference Between “Good” and “Bad” Career Advice

TWEET THIS Just because advice is coming from a good place, doesn’t mean it’s the right place. By Elijah Medge, Long Beach, February 2015 Just because advice is coming from a good place, doesn’t mean it’s the right place. If your dearest friend...

TWEET THIS  You have to make a conscious, mature decision in life to not let your emotions intersect with your actions. Entrepreneurship has its challenges. When the going gets tough, how do you maintain a positive attitude and still get the job done? You have to make...

Elijah Medge on Why People Are Successful

Everyone wants to be successful, but why do so few people actually achieve success in life? I believe so few people become successful because success is based on making good decisions, which is based on good judgement, which is based on having experience. Most people...