4. The world is flat? No, the world is yours!

Thomas Friedman wrote the best-seller The World is Flat, which sold 2 million copies already.

It's a must-read. However, after you finish reading the 500 pages, it's time to take action.

If 3 billion new capitalists are joining the global game of capitalism via the Internet, what should you do?

Simple: you should stake out YOUR territory in cyberspace. That is, create your own blog where you share your valuable knowledge and expertise.

Many savvy careerists and professionals are using blogs to promote themselves to potential employers (even when they already have a job -- you never know).

A good blog can rapidly become your career insurance: it keeps you visible and demonstrates to employers that you do know what you're talking about.

It's a unique way to establish your professional credibility. After all, credibility goes a long way in the job market.