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For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them QUOTES

For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them QUOTES

1 " All decisions we’ve come to accept as right or wrong are ingrained in us from the society in which we abide. Rights and wrongs are not universally known or transferable. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

2 " The truth is, living in any society is difficult. Those who become desperate with a fractured sense of security are much more prone to being taken advantaged of. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

3 " Let your strength from the past
provide proof of your abilities to . . .
conquer the difficulties of the present. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

4 " Creativity and passion dwindle when hungry. Premiums for talent are easier to demand when desperation isn’t part of the equation. If I’m established, I can demand $350 an hour. If I’m desperate, I may accept $5. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

5 " Don’t forget:
Ruts aren’t that much different . . .
from graves. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

6 " My first bit of advice is to not personalize a job loss. The cause for the dismissal was a business calculation. This is difficult for many to grasp; it’s difficult to accept that events just occur. Come to see this as an experience. Obviously not the most pleasant experience, but it is one that you’ll overcome. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

7 " Life is about finding . . .
what works best for you. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

8 " Life isn’t fair. It doesn’t make sense. This unfairness is felt by everyone, from the Las Vegas tunnel dweller all the way to the executive in the high-rise. To some, these “unfair” experiences become a chastening ball and chain attached for the remainder of life. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

9 " Don’t allow past experiences to be forgotten.

Hold them close. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

10 " When the noise is gone, and
the air is still . . .
prepare for survival. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

11 " The ordeals of others . . .
prepare us, and
later become the compass . . .
in our time of ordeal. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

12 " Electricity, shelter, and a safe place to sleep . . .
trump the need to preserve your credit score, or
purchase a new gizmo. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

13 " Preparation:
allows you to prevent . . .
the intensity of the ordeal. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

14 " You’ve had many ordeals in the past. During these ordeals, life seemed unbearable. You may have collapsed from the exhaustion of hopelessness and curled into a fetal position. Regardless of how difficult this new ordeal may be, as with the others, this too will be overcome. It will make you stronger. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

15 " The pain and shame felt are unknown to those with planned vacations. They know not of the tsunami that rescinded the homes, goals, and hopes of its victims—swallowed by the sea of greed. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

16 " Self-preservation—this is your new focus.

The only obligation of today is to preserve the breath of tomorrow. Then, once footing is regained, you can begin to fulfill debt obligations.

Debt is hindsight. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

17 " Don’t allow another human to decide your priorities. Their decisions are made without the slightest concern for how you’re inconvenienced. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

18 " Listen to people; nothing is accomplished if you dismiss other viewpoints. And of most importance: be confident. Have confidence in yourself. Have confidence in your resume—in your skills and in your qualifications. Be willing to learn. "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

19 " This is what you have . . . that many don’t: TIME "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them

20 " Is it really necessary to reward the CEO with several million dollars? Why isn’t it logical or common sense to pay the minimum-wage employee another quarter, give a quarterly fifty-dollar bonus, or even provide a two-hundred-dollar gas gift card? "

― John-Talmage Mathis , For the (Soon) Unemployed: You Against Them