Liviu Munteanu (2025)

21/07/2025

The job scene's crazy right now, isn't it?

As skills are evolving faster than ever, your ability to roll with the punches might save your career.

Feel that ground shaking under you?
Nervous about what's next?
Join the club.

There's a way through this mess though:

Build skills that matter.

Here's your toolkit:

1️⃣ Get tech-savvy where it counts.

AI, data, cybersecurity, networks.
Not just fancy words, but your ticket to relevance.
Take a course. Build something real.
Show what you can actually do.

2️⃣ Make flexibility your superpower.

Think outside boxes.
Bend without breaking.
Stop fighting change...
Dance with it instead.
Every failure teaches something valuable.
That's how you build the good kind of tough.

3️⃣ Stay weirdly curious.

The world keeps spinning.
Your skills better keep up.
Read stuff.
Try new things.
Question everything.
Make learning as normal as breathing.

4️⃣ Hack your brain's learning ability.

Your head was built to absorb stuff.
Break down monster skills into tiny bits.
Practice like crazy.
Teach someone what you learned.
It'll stick better that way.

5️⃣ Grow your people web.

Connect with anyone who inspires you.
Give before you take.
Your network catches you when you fall.
And launches you toward better things.

Markets always go nuts eventually.

Your personal growth?
That's the only thing you totally control.

Don't just survive this chaos.
Use it to become someone even you didn't know you could be.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

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17/07/2025

I've watched careers unfold for years now.

One truth sticks with me:

This isn't about being nice for the sake of it.
It's about building your strongest self, your best path forward.

We all want success, right?

We search for complex formulas, secret shortcuts.

But what if the greatest strength is stupidly simple?

Kindness.
Not as some fluffy weakness.
As your secret weapon.

It literally costs nothing to:
1️⃣ Pay a real compliment (not that fake stuff)
2️⃣ Actually listen to someone's story
3️⃣ Share something useful you've learned

These tiny moments?

They compound.
They create deep trust that money can't buy.
They crack open doors you didn't know existed.
They build genuine connections in a world starving for them.

People notice kindness.

They remember who you ARE, not just what you DO.
This attracts mentors who actually give a damn.
This builds a network that lifts you when you need it most.

Kindness doesn't just make the world less awful.
It defines your journey and how others experience YOU.

Your ambition is powerful.
Use it to shape HOW you win, not just what you win.

Let your real legacy be the good you leave behind.
That stuff lasts.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

14/07/2025

Some people think they need to play dirty to get ahead.

They don't...

The backstabbers and credit-stealers might win short-term battles...

But they always lose the war.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

13/07/2025

This isn't living.

It's waiting...
I see people counting down to Friday by Wednesday afternoon.

They dream of early retirement but dread Monday mornings.

When you work on things that matter to you, time flows differently.

A 12-hour day flies by.
A boring 2-hour meeting feels eternal.

I worked 60-hour weeks at a job I hated.
Time crawled.

Then I found work that energized me.

Suddenly, 10-hour days weren't long enough.

The secret isn't working less.
It's finding work worth doing.

Ask yourself:

What would I do even if I wasn't paid?
What problems am I eager to solve?
What makes me lose track of time?

Your best life isn't built on shorter workdays and longer weekends...
..But on projects that wake you up early because you can't wait to start.

On work that has you thinking in the shower.
On challenges that keep you up at night...
Not from stress.
From excitement.

We all get the same 24 hours.

Some spend them watching the clock.
Others spend them changing the world.

The difference isn't how long they work.
It's how much their work lights them up.

Stop wishing for Friday.
Start building a life where every day matters.

11/07/2025

Dear present me,

In ten years, you'll look back and wish you gave today a little more attention.

Most of us rush through our days...

Emails, meetings, social media, errands, traffic.

We tell ourselves tomorrow matters more.

Next week will be better.

Next month, next year.

But life isn't lived in the future.

Your relationships are built today.
Your health is determined today.
Your kid is growing up today.
Your legacy is created today.

Instead of waiting for some magical future when everything aligns, what if you lived like this day was the most important one you had?

Not in a carpe diem, quit-your-job kind of way.

But in a way that lets you appreciate the ordinary moments that will become extraordinary memories.

The sunset walk.
The morning coffee.
The call with a friend.
The project you're working on.

Ten years from now, you won't remember most days.

But the days you truly lived?

They'll stay with you forever.

Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone.
And yesterday is just a memory.
Today is all we really have.

10/07/2025

Words can fool you, but this gift cuts through the noise.
I came across this Rober Green Video some time ago (a bit longer than the average attention span but it's worth it).
He talks about ONE skill that changes everything.

Not your pitch.
Not your resume.

It's your radar for what's REALLY happening.

This matters more than you think.

You know that feeling when you start something new?

Your head's a mess:

"Do I belong here?"
"Are they judging me?"
"That self-conscious spiral is the WORST trap."

The real edge isn't about you...
It's about seeing others clearly.

Sometimes, people lie.
Sometimes, they say something with their words but something totally different is going on in their minds...

Not always with words, but their bodies can't keep secrets.

That slight eye twitch?
The way their voice tightens?

Gold.

Imagine having this superpower.
You'd instantly know who's genuinely in your corner vs who's playing politics.

Not some psychic nonsense - just paying attention to what most people miss.

A workspace that's always chaotic?
The email that took 3 days?
The smile that never reaches their eyes?

These aren't random.

Your gut picks up these signals before your brain can name them.

Try this tomorrow:

Shut up your inner monologue for 5 minutes.

Just watch.
Listen.
Feel the undercurrents.

That weird sensation when someone says I'm fine but something feels off?

THAT'S your intuition getting sharper.

This isn't about becoming paranoid.
It's about seeing clearly so you can navigate toward what's real.

Truth rarely announces itself with fireworks.
It whispers through the cracks of everyday moments.

Are you listening?

Video Credit: Robert Green

08/07/2025

I've watched so many smart people get their MBTI or Big Five results, then sit there thinking OK...

Now what?

Those fancy reports don't exactly come with a career roadmap attached.

Truth is, knowing you're an ENFP or high in openness is just the first step.

Here's how to actually USE that info:

1️⃣ Own your superpowers!

What makes you naturally awesome?
Maybe you connect dots nobody else sees or have the patience of a saint.
Find jobs asking for exactly those things.

2️⃣ Explore industries where your type thrives.

Some workplaces are heaven for analytical minds, hell for creative spirits (and vice versa).
Tools like O*NET can help, but honestly talking to real humans works better.

3️⃣ Match daily tasks to your energy style.

Hate meetings but love spreadsheets?
Find roles that play to that.
Your personality test hints at what drains vs. energizes you.

4️⃣ Stalk (nicely!) people like you who love their jobs.

LinkedIn, professional groups - wherever.
Ask them about how they got where they are.
Most people love talking about themselves.

5️⃣ Tailor your resume to showcase your natural strengths.

Don't just say detail-oriented...
Prove it with examples.

6️⃣ Interview the company right back.

A perfect job in a toxic culture = misery.
Ask questions about work style that reveal if they'll value someone like you.

7️⃣ Choose ONE weakness to work on.

Tests show these too.
Pick something holding you back and actually address it instead of avoiding it.

Your personality isn't a box...
It's a compass pointing toward work that feels like YOU.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

07/07/2025

Playing it safe never built anyone's dreams.

Here's the thing...

So many people are looking for more substance in their careers.
Not just another job, but work that feels right in their bones.

Sometimes the path with a bit more uncertainty (the edge) is where the magic happens.

Sound familiar?

Your current gig might be fine.
But fine doesn't get you out of bed excited.
Fine doesn't build the person you're meant to become.

I see ambitious people walking away from safe choices every day.
They're chasing work that matches their values and lights them up inside.

It takes guts, but the calculated kind.

Living on the edge professionally isn't about being reckless...

It's about brave, smart choices.
Stepping out of your comfort zone to find what truly fits.

Here's your roadmap:

1️⃣ Look inward.

Which parts of your work make time disappear?
Which parts drain you?
Start here.

2️⃣ Get curious.

What paths make you lean in when people talk about them?
What problems actually matter to you?

3️⃣ Own your strengths.

You've got more transferable skills than you think...
Both technical and human.

4️⃣ Talk to people.

Find folks doing what interests you.
Ask them some questions.
Listen.

5️⃣ Start small.

Side projects, courses, volunteer gigs can test the waters without the cliff jump.

6️⃣ Plot your course.

Set loose deadlines.
Name your next steps.
Make the mountain climbable.

These thoughtful risks often lead to more than just better business cards.
They build a life that feels right.

The middle of the road rarely sparks real passion.
The edge is where your best self waits.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays.

04/07/2025

Your real career edge isn't hiding in another course or certification.
It's waiting on that quiet, leaf-scattered path just outside.

We're all caught in this hamster wheel of ambition.

Constantly glued to screens, always on.

But our brains (and careers) are screaming for the exact opposite.

Try this instead:

Step outside.

Just walk where things grow.

Science backs this up:

Cortisol plummets after just 20 minutes among trees.

Your overworked brain gets a natural reboot.

No notifications, no forced concentration.

Something magic happens when you walk.

Your thoughts untangle with each step.

That impossible problem?
Solutions bubble up without you even trying.

That harsh inner critic?
Gets quiet when faced with vast open spaces.

Next time work anxiety hits or burnout looms...

Just put down the phone.

Lace up.

Walk where things grow.

The answers you've been hunting online?
They're whispering from the trail.

Sometimes moving forward means stepping outside first.

Happy Friday!

03/07/2025

Feeling shaky about your career?

Yeah, me too.

The ground beneath our feet isn't what it used to be.

Industries crumbling.

Jobs vanishing.

It's scary as hell when you don't know what's coming next.

But here's the thing...

Chaos creates opportunity if you're ready for it.

I've put together 5 steps that helped me navigate my own career earthquakes:

1️⃣ Watch for tremors

Don't wait for the big one to hit.
Read industry blogs, chat with colleagues over coffee, notice what the smart money is doing.

That weird new tech everyone's laughing at?
Might be worth paying attention.

2️⃣ Pack skills that travel

Some skills stick with you no matter what happens.
Communication.
Digital savvy.
Problem-solving.

Focus on building those while grabbing certifications in growing fields.
They're your career insurance policy.

3️⃣ Try stuff, fail fast, learn quicker

Seriously, what's the worst that could happen?
Take on that weird project nobody wants.
Start that side hustle.

When everything's changing anyway, playing it safe is actually the riskiest move.

4️⃣ Find your people

Nobody survives alone.
Grab coffee with old colleagues.
Hit up industry events (even the awkward virtual ones).
Join online communities where people talk about tomorrow, not yesterday.

Your next opportunity is probably a conversation away.

5️⃣ Toughen up (mentally)

That's normal.
Doubt will creep in.
But resilience is like a muscle—train it daily.

Small wins.
Quick recoveries.
Mindfulness when anxiety hits.

Remember, you've survived 100% of your worst days so far.

Same storm, different boats.
Some sink, some sail.

The difference?
How you respond when the waves hit.

Which step do you need most right now?
Drop a comment. I'd love to know.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

02/07/2025

The real magic happens in the trenches, not the spotlight.

We're all chasing that lightning-strike moment:
The brilliant idea that'll catapult our careers into the stratosphere.

Meanwhile, success is quietly building in the background, brick by boring brick.

Wanna know what will finally turn things around?

Stop overthinking and just... start showing up.

Daily.

No fireworks, just consistent effort.

That's the dirty little secret about success.

It's rarely sexy.

It's:

1️⃣ Showing up when Netflix is calling your name

2️⃣ Mastering fundamentals while others chase shortcuts

3️⃣ Embracing the unglamorous bits nobody posts about

4️⃣ Sticking around when progress feels painfully slow

I'm not saying dream smaller...
Just channel that ambition differently.

Stop waiting for perfect waves.

Stop trying to outsmart the process.

The real wins?

They're hiding in plain sight:

In the daily grind you've been avoiding.

Funny how the spotlight rarely finds the shortcut-seekers.

Instead, it discovers those who've been quietly building something real, one unremarkable day after another.

That's where legacies begin.

Not in genius, but in grit.

___

I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

26/06/2025

Title-chasing is the career mistake costing you happiness.

Real success needs a deeper foundation.

I've watched so many careers unfold, and here's the truth:

Knowing your WHY matters more than your what's next.

You're ambitious.
You crave meaningful work.

That restlessness you feel?

It's not just boredom.

It's your soul searching for alignment...

Where your values live and breathe, not just hang on a mission statement wall.

Where each day feels like IT MATTERS.

Young professionals get this now.

A job isn't just tasks and paychecks anymore.

You want growth, not just promotions.

Balance, not burnout.

Imagine it:

Work that aligns with what you genuinely care about.
A company culture that helps you thrive with actual flexibility (not flexible if you finish everything first BS).
Real opportunities to develop skills that light you up.

This isn't pie-in-the-sky thinking.

It's the bare minimum for a fulfilling career these days.

So before jumping at that next opportunity, ask yourself:

1️⃣ Does this work connect with my core values?

2️⃣ Will this place actually support my wellbeing?

3️⃣ Can I see genuine paths for growth here?

Finding the right fit isn't about another zero on your salary...It's about building something that adds to your life, not drains it.

Your career is a landscape, not a ladder.

Chart your own path toward work that matters.

Make it count.

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I spent 12 years figuring out the path to a fulfilling career and made all the career mistakes in the book.

You don't have to.
You can MAKE IT BETTER.

Follow me for career insights that make Mondays feel like Fridays. 🎯

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