Future Self Talks Back

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/27/living/six-tips-from-your-future-self/index.html

http://thevoiceofjobseekers.com/7-job-tips-from-your-future-self/

Here are two very interesting articles from "Your Future Self." The first one isn't specifically related to finding jobs--but then again, finding a job is part of a larger strategy for a satisfying, productive life. The second article riffs on the idea, refocusing on job-finding strategies.

Not all the ideas may resonate with you. In fact, they may smack of the creaky old relative who, over the holidays, monopolized your time in a wheezy voice with tales of "When I was your age..." Ugh. Unsolicited advice from major butt-in-skies.

I will say, however, that these are fairly benign--you can read and ignore, if you wish. They do sound like things I would have said to my former self. Yeah, I was young too, once. When I was your age... (!)