Obtaining an MBA is quite an accomplishment and is something to be proud of. However, there are 3 eye-opening things they don’t teach MBA’s in school, especially when running a small business. You’re probably so smart that you’re not Intelligence and knowledge are extremely useful in life, but it can also be a liability. What […]
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I Took the Day Off and You Should Too
Technology is absolutely wonderful at times. This is one of those times because I took the day off today, but still didn’t miss my goal of writing one post per week. Everyone needs a day off, a week off, or even a month off and here are 5 reasons why: Rest and Recuperate After working […]
Wanna Be More Comfortable Financially?
Isn’t this what everyone says, that they want to be more comfortable financially? There are two ironies that are common with this thought, but you can do something about it. Scenario #1 In this scenario you are making a good living, saving plenty, built up a good portfolio of assets, and have little to no […]
Do You Make a Good Living and are Actually Poor? You Probably Need to Stop Doing These 3 Things.
We spend so much of our time working, working, and then working some more to make a good living, but do you have anything to show for it? I don’t mean showing off, but rather having a strong financial foundation with minimal debts, savings, investments, and other valuable assets. If not, then keep reading . […]
The Differences Between How Men and Women Manage a Business
There are differences between how men and women manage their business, their employees, and their finances. What are these differences and does it matter? Do you really think that I am brave enough (or foolish enough) to write an article with a topic like this?! Maybe for another day. If you like what you just […]
Want a Quick Productivity Increase in 3 Steps?
Are you trying to get things done, but don’t seem to ever get ahead? Try these out for a quick and almost instant boost to your productivity. Step #1: Stop Following the Shiny Object There is a great amount of pressure to work on the newest task at hand while ignoring all of the other […]
Do These 6 Things Differently than Others if You Want to Get Ahead Financially
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between those who get ahead and those who are constantly struggling? There is a pattern of actions that are taken repeatedly by those who get ahead, while the opposite is true of those who struggle. Action #1: Delayed Gratification The financial impact of delaying gratification for future […]
Are You the CEO of Your Business?
There are 3 phases of running a business with the ultimate phase of becoming the CEO. The first is that of an employee, the second of manager, and then CEO. Most business owners are in the first two phases and never achieve the CEO level. Why is this and what are the steps to become […]
An Alternative to Setting Goals
Setting goals can become very frustrating and produce anxiety when we realize that they aren’t being achieved. Should you set goals that are very likely to happen or goals that are very difficult to reach? What if you miss your goal by a minor amount or the outcome was good, but not what you expected? […]
New Year, New Goals or a Waste of Time?
Christmas Day just passed by and another year is approaching in just 5 days. Did you set goals for the New Year or do you think they are just a waste of time? You are probably right either way, but if you do set goals, there are ways to increase your odds of actually achieving […]