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Straddle the Line
Brendan Barca started the blog, Straddle The Line, several years ago when he felt like he was “straddling the line between the life he had and the life he wanted.”
Years later, after finding a clearer direction for himself, he still blogs weekly on Fridays. He shares life hacks, career tips and inspirational content to help you find purpose in your work and fulfillment in your life.
Straddle the Line
Unlocking the Door to Success
Since the start of my career, I was taught that achieving success was difficult. During my first job, my co-workers told me how hard it would be to get to the next level. Then when I got to the next level, my new co-workers complained about how difficult their work...
You’re Part of The Ocean
Growing up, I thought very little about death. After all, what was there to think about? I was busy chasing down ice cream trucks and later the girls in my biology class. I was young. Young people didn't die. Even as I went through high school and experienced the...
The Crow On Your Shoulder
Throughout my life, I've had this little voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough. In high school, it told me I shouldn't go for varsity soccer. In college, it told me I wouldn't be able to get a paid internship. And during my first job, it told me I didn't...
The Mental Metal Detector
When I first got into sales I was incredibly awkward. In the morning, I'd hop off the elevator and rush to my desk to avoid office chitchat. At team happy hours I'd stand in the corner hovering over the appetizer table. I was an introvert thrust into a world of bubbly...
The “Duck, Duck, Duck, Goose” Networking Rule
In the beginning of my career, I never understood the point of networking. Having awkward conversations with people who I didn't know and didn't necessarily want to know made no sense to me. Then, when I got looked over three times for a promotion I had to...
How to Work 10% Less and Still Get Promoted
What if you don't have to trade hours at work for a potential promotion? What if there is another way to get the results you want without sacrificing your precious time? One of the biggest career mistakes you can make is believing that hours at the office will...
How To Measure Daily Success
Are you measuring your success by your achievements at work or the growth of your business? If so, you're very much like the highly driven, Type-A, clients who I work with as a coach. When sales are up or the business is growing, life seems perfect and the...
How To Focus On The Right Opportunities
I used to mix up production with progress when it came to building my business. I’d set my “To-Do” list in the morning and if I was able to get through everything that day then I’d consider the day a win. The problem was, how could I be sure the things I was...
How To Get The World Working For You
The biggest mistake you can make when it comes to chasing your dream is keeping it to yourself. It doesn't matter if you want to be a keynote speaker, famous songwriter, or real estate tycoon. Whatever your dream is, it's going to take a community of support to...