1. Don't try to please everybody
Probably on of the main reasons some people won't pursue their dream careers, something they're really dreaming of, is that they care too much what others think of them. Trying to please your family, boyfriend/girlfried, boss etc won't do any good in the long term, in terms of your career.

Recession is not the safe time for an employee. Whenever you turn on the tv - you hear "lay-offs". So if you are talented and ambitious, what do you do? While may people would advise you to keep your head down and work hard, actually in times like these, the need for active career management is even stronger.

Have you ever participated in a team brainstorm meeting and someone stole your idea? Remember that feeling? Sadly, situations like these happen, so here's how to turn this thing around. Firstly, try not to get angry in front of everyone else. You might walk up to that treacherous guy and ask him to talk to you after the meeting.