I'm fresh back from being Shakespeared and Cowarded by the folks at the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Click over to my regular blog to read a full report on my weekend.

Of course, while I was enjoying the plays, I was thinking about my job situation. I really want to teach this fall, but so far no position. That is a bad thing. The good thing is that it's only July, so there are still things to be done.

For instance, I will be contacting all of the charter high schools in Las Vegas (again) within the next two weeks. I will also be checking the listings for public high schools to see which school is desperate for a science teacher. In education, many principals take their vacation in July, and then in August come back desperate to fill their staff. I plan to take advantage of that fact. Then there are the potential opportunities in other areas, such as training and development. I'm also studying to renew my real estate license. I am, in other words, keeping usefully busy.

And that is the key to the entire effort. By constantly focusing on doing things that advance you toward your goal, you stay not only focused but upbeat, and you know that you'll get to your goal sooner or later. The economy is showing signs of turning a corner, so this is a good time to feel optimistic about things. Start with your own prospects. You will get that job you crave, you will succeed at it, and you will look back at this period in your life as a time of learning and relaxation. Trust me.

And if you want some specific help in marketing yourself, mail me for information on my $50 online self-marketing course.

Steve