Career advice from an expert

Hugh Hewitt is a successful former government official (Reagan years), a radio talk show host, and an author. He's written a little career guide for Christians called "In, but not of." Even if you aren't a Christian, he's got some solid suggestions, like don't bad mouth your former boss, be loyal, practice gratitude, always ask questions, nothing good happens at night that will help your career, no tattoos and so forth. But I was really surprised to see a chapter called "Your shape will shape your success."

"Change the way you look if the way you look is an obstacle. This isn't a diet and exercise book, and truth be told, you don't need one. Exercise more. Eat less. Walk, then run, every day. Every day. It is a lifesaving and career-enhancing habit of the highest order." p. 185