Marty Nemko's Website

His little-known ideas on improving your worklife and education, and on men's issues

Site last updated May 12, 2008

Dear Reader,

Each year, 1/4 million people visit this site.

I believe you'll find it unusually helpful.

Everything on this site is free. It's simply my way of giving back.

Enjoy.

Here's the link to my interview today on NPR's Talk of the Nation.
It was on my article: "America's Most Overrated Product: Higher Education"

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Personal Growth

What the Hell is the Meaning of Life?-- revised version

Here are my thoughts on how to wring as much meaning from life as possible....[Read More]

Find a Career

U.S News' Best Careers, 2008

This links to U.S News' just-published 31 Best Careers plus 13 overrated careers and 12 Ahead-of-the-Curve ones. I selected these careers and wrote the profiles....[Read More]

Make the Most of a Job

Eight Keys to Making the Most of Your Job

There are only a few true keys to success at work. This article describes them....[Read More]

Personal Growth

Career Advice I'd Give My Child (updated version, Dec., 2007)

My very best career advice...[Read More]

Self-Employment

Low-Risk, High-Payoff Self-Employment Ideas

Most businesses fail. This highly practical article shows how to maximize your chances of success. ...[Read More]

Find a Career

Do What You Love and You'll Starve

Too often the advice to follow your passion leads to a life of poverty. This article may offer a wiser path....[Read More]

Land the Job

The One-Week Job Search

This highly effective approach to landing a job is based on my experience with 2,500 career counseling clients....[Read More]

Procrastination

Overcoming Procrastination

Procrastination can ruin your career and life. This short article contains the essential tools for managing your tendency to procrastinate....[Read More]

This article explains why college is often an unwise choice, both for getting an education and enhancing one's career. It then suggests alternatives for students and parents to consider and for how colleges might improve their undergraduate program....[Read More]

Men's Issues

Our Most Underserved Students: Active, Smart Boys:

This article makes the case that smart, active boys are our most underserved students. ...[Read More]