6 Helpful Levo Articles

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I have been reading Levo articles for a couple of years now. I find some of the greatest career/life advice to come from the site. Today I want to share 6 Levo articles I have found helpful in beginning to put language to my thoughts.

1. My Grandpa Taught Me About the “Spenders and Savers” by Dominique Broadway

This article breaks people up into those who spend and those who save. It does not give any room for people in the middle. I found it helpful because I’ve always thought of myself as a saver and didn’t comprehend why/how my friends were always spending. It helped me understand why.

2. How to Build A Network in a New City Before You Move by Idealist Careers

Sometimes people move to cities where they absolutely know no one. This article shares the importance of leveraging your social media and current network. Chances are a friend knows someone who lives in the town I am moving. Idealist Careers suggests researching the area and finding events/organizations that you have already joined to fill up your calendar.

3. When Your Ambition Doesn’t Line Up With Your Friends by DailyWorth

The article begins by quoting Sheryl Sandberg who said, “The most important career choice you’ll make is who you marry.” DailyWorth goes on to say, “I worry I won’t get the support I need from people whose ambitions don’t match my own.” I think this blog was an interesting one to begin thought processes in my brain. I always like to think about the friends I have and how I am learning/growing from their friendship.

4. 3 Skills Every Professional Should Have by Rachel Maleady

Rachel talks about the importance of knowing how to speak publically, use technology and understand analytics. It is written in a concise manner and easy to remember.

5. Want to Earn More and Find a Job Faster? Learn a Foreign Language by Brazen Life

I’m not sure how much money can actually be made by knowing multiple languages. I think it depends on the job and the language known. However, this article makes several great points. There is a steep learning curve to learning a language. It can be pricey to achieve a fluency level and not every career will benefit from knowing two languages. 

6. Ways Women Sell Themselves Short in Writing by Candace Faber

Candace addresses the difference between men and women writing about themselves. She says many women get stuck talking about the process taken to overcome an outcome rather than the result. Instead of sharing about the individual’s work in a group, women are more inclined to use words like “together” or “we”.