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Dear Real Academics, In the last year, have you stopped to ask yourself this question: Am I finding meaning in my work?  If you have, you are not alone. Did you know that at present (Summer 2021), up to 41% of workers across the globe are considering quitting or changing professions?  Economists are calling this phenomenon the "Great Resignation" and the reasons for this trend are many. You can read more about this phenomenon and reasons by following these links (but before you do, I encourage you to finish reading this blog post): The Great Resignation - BBC Millions of Workers are Saying I Quit - NPR  If you are asking yourself this question, consider the following. The ideas crafted below are inspired from reading an article linked at the end of this blog post by Ken Coleman, a nationally syndicated radio host, #1 national bestselling author, and career coach. (1) What does a fulfilled life mean for you? Ken explains that a fulfilled life is "...about being the person...

Dear Real Academics, YOU are real academics (why else would you be reading this post?). :-)  You don't need initials after your name (e.g., B.A., B.S., M.S., M.D., M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D.) to qualify, but if you have them or are in the process of getting them...great! What you do need is an insatiable passion for learning, knowing, growing, doing, and wanting to get to the truth as you live out your life.  In fact, we want to help you live out your life joyfully and meaningfully with the gifts, talents, skills, and passions you uniquely bring to the table. As real academics, you are on life adventures.  Whether you are  just reading this blog for the first time,  signed up to receive helpful newsletters delivered to your email inbox,  explored our website  with resources and cool events for you,  or have met with us personally for a coaching session, we are glad you are reading this. Until next time, Maggie and Tiberio www.therealacademics.com