Finding your own way in a world of formulated plans and standard assessment tools can be stifling. To break away from the status quo, I've compiled the best-of-the-best practical experiences from my three years of career coaching/consulting into an e-Guide for people who are truly ready to jumpstart their business or career transition.

I offer you this complimentary preview copy of my BBP e-Guide called "How to Bloom in the Real World" (Practical Ways to Succeed in Your Career Without Getting Lost). The table of contents will guide you to specific topics so you can read only those of personal interest to you, or read through the entire guide. It's all up to you!

Each month, we present "real world etiquette" advice for people just starting their career as well as those needing a bit of polish and finesse.

No matter how well prepared you think you are, you never know what life will throw your way. Many times how you respond to what happens to you is more important than what actually happened to you. Here's why . . .

Janna Santoro is blazing her own Millennial trail as a shining up-and-coming young professional. This former Managing Editor of SierraStyle Publishing is now working as a freelance writer and editor. Janna recently completed her Masters in Creative Writing at CSUS, is a part-time college instructor, and has launched her official website. Visit her website to view her Portfolio of work and learn more about this talented, outspoken and dramatic young professional - - you won't be disappointed!

Want a quick way to stay abreast and be "In The Know"? Just visit my quick links section located in the left hand column of this newsletter and check out the short list of topics I chose just for you!

Each month I include a few of my favorite hot topic research bytes to help keep you informed. Start clicking and before you know it - - - you'll be "in the know"!

In a move to expand my business, I am leveraging my prior experience with Fortune 100 Mergers & Acquisitions to offer my strategic talent management expertise to small or medium sized businesses, particularly startups primed as an acquisition candidate. Beginning in January 2008, Rinker & Associates will engage with prospective clients who are looking to hire a real-world "Integration Specialist with a Human Touch".

Services include due diligence at all levels of the original and/or newly formed organizations. Please contact me directly for more information!

Another lightning-fast year has gone by and I find myself updating my business plan for 2008. I hit the majority of the 2007 goals I set for myself, and I came up short on a few as well. Back "then", I would have beat myself up for not turning in a perfect scorecard. Now, I quietly smile to myself as I learn that I was able to remain true to my purpose while accomplishing some pretty hefty goals. I was able to aim high and challenge myself to do my best.

The challenges I set for myself going forward are again described in goals that will stretch my ablity to focus and remain flexible in an ever-changing business climate by making small course corrections along the way. It's okay that I'm not "the best", I'm happy to the core about being "my best".

Thank you for helping me stay the course so others may succeed. /LLR :)