I enjoy a challenge. I am a hard worker with years of experience. I am looking for an opportunity to fulfill my endeavors. I am a team player, a go-getter, a visionary. I am well-qualified and will exceed expectation. And, I am not egocentric. If these sentences don’t seem to overstate “I,” step back and take a quick, honest assessment. Too often resumes and cover letters are … [Read more...] about There is no ‘I’ in ‘your new job’
Conservatism takes a turn for the better
A Missouri pastor named Phil Snider recently made waves when he delivered a speech at the Springfield City Council that began as an attack on gay marriage but underwent an unexpected 180 degree turn as he concluded by advocating for marriage equality. I would encourage you to watch the video yourself, to experience the full impact of the surprise plot twist, but in short, he … [Read more...] about Conservatism takes a turn for the better
Live from London: Listening Summit knocks out expectations
Last year Pepperdine tried out a student exchange sort of weekend in which a group of Pepperdine students were paired up with a group of foreign students. They said it was such a huge success that this year they decided to launch the program titled the “Listening Summit” in every IP program. To be honest, the Pepperdine Listening Summit applications weren’t too enticing. And … [Read more...] about Live from London: Listening Summit knocks out expectations
Responsible and informed voters needed
It’s that time again — the time when we all suddenly feel entitled to voice a political opinion because we’ve invested a total of four whole hours into watching the presidential debates. Many of us are tempted to fall under the delusion that listening to President Barack Obama and his challenger, Gov. Mitt Romney, exchange words somehow educates us better than other campaign … [Read more...] about Responsible and informed voters needed
The grading system stifles individual success
There comes a time in every young whippersnapper’s life when he or she must question the established order of things. Each of us at some point has probably heard the call of childhood and felt liberty’s gentle yet anxious tug on your coattails as you mechanically scribble down notes from a lecture you probably won’t even attempt to remember until that 12 hour span before your … [Read more...] about The grading system stifles individual success