The Case for Socialism and for Capitalism

Previous presidential elections have been subject to the criticism that both parties are pretty much the same.

That's unlikely to be true in the 2020 election. It appears that it will be an election between a heavily socialist person (I’m predicting Warren) and a heavily capitalist person (likely Trump.)

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I lay out what I believe are best arguments for socialism and for capitalism.

Careers for People Who are Bad at Generating Good Ideas

Rather than have a career that mainly requires coming up with ideas, some people would rather implement others.’ My Psychology Today article today offers careers for such people.

Is Contribution All?

It’s popular to extol the “life” part of “work-life balance” and its various manifestations such as exhortations to meditate. The masses have glommed onto such simplisms as “You’re a human being, not a human doing”

Yet, across the 5,600 career and personal advising clients I’ve had over the past 30 years, many if not most of the people who are highly satisfied with their life have a life that's "out of balance.” They work long hours and value doing that.

I make the case for such a life in my PsychologyToday.com article today. 

Careers for Procrastinators

Sure, some people overcome their procrastinating ways but many others feel they must live with it.

My PsychologyToday.com article today offers some careers in which procrastination tends to take a smaller toll.

Careers for People Who Are Bad at Math

Careers are ever more STEM-centric, which means lots of math. So what’s a person to do who’s “not a math person?”

Fortunately, ample math-light careers remain. My PsychologyToday.com article today offers a sampling.

Careers for People Who Are Bad With People

I’ve had career-advising clients that turn off most people, often because they’re too intense, are on the autism spectrum, or whose appearance isn't conventionally attractive. Such people might want to consider one or more of the career directions I describe in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Career Change Ideas for Boomers

You’re older but want a new career. Some types of work are particularly Boomer- friendly. In some, your age is a plus. I describe a good number in my PsychologyToday.com article today.