Sandréa Flowers

Lover of the written word, rules, and cheesecake. 

Watcher of people, believer of actions, and writer of reality. 

I have a thousand pieces of paper (well, ... almost!), and multiple journals (including a reMarkable device),  where I jot down my thoughts and ideas. 

Writing resumes and cover letters for more than 15 years. 

Born in Manhattan with my twin brother who is a few minutes older than me. Three siblings in total. One older sister and one younger. One mini-me that stands taller than me by 2" (so yeah, I have to look up at her slightly). Married 10+ years to the man with the hazel eyes who is the polar opposite of me - content and laid-back. 

I absolutely enjoy being with my family and spending time with my friends - a small but extremely successful, efficient, and skillfully and cleverly made army that would give any massive group of folks a run for their money. 

I also enjoy some alone time. 

"Endless noise, distraction, and engagement do not allow for one to ensure that they are anchored in the present. Too many adults are wasting time essentially being "busy" and stroking an insecure ego with frivolous, non-generational wealth-building and non-future-related activities."

I am so excited about this labor of love right here. I've interviewed so many clients/employees looking for another job, looking to get away from their present circumstances. And, it hit me! 

Whether we are sprouting roses, spitting bullets, or doing both in the same breath, we express what we express and then we get our heads back in the game. 

We buckle down, brainstorm, and introduce solutions.

One of the many things we should be teaching and sharing with the next generation is making decisions, being a good human being, and using foresight. The power of all of these can make or break an otherwise promising trajectory. 

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Whether you are on the favorable end or not, do you feel like you are in an unending war zone on the battle field day-in and day-out while at work? If you had a glimpse of where you will be in 25 years, would you make the decisions you are about to make? Do you care about people other than your small inner circle? 

Getting to the next level only works when you commit to a specific tailored course of action. There's no cookie cutter path or process for real businessmen, women, and creatives.  Where are you in yours?

From the Harvard Business Review > Career Planning > Harnessing Those Hard-Won Skills: 

"Skills that are painstaking to acquire can also be important as you look to advance your career. Not because they change your game significantly, but because they allow you to play your disruptive game increasingly well . . . the hard-won skills are what become your sustaining skills." 

Stop focusing on your present circumstance, i.e., what's happening on the job. Hone and develop your skills, change those habits and practices, and test and see if you have it in you to reach your goals. 

Be your own walking billboard. 

Carry your products, share your merch and services, and mix, mix, mix and mingle.