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Starting A Financial Counseling Business
Over the past two weeks, I have had a lot of time to think about what career I want to pursue in the long-term. I knew that I wanted to do something in the financial services industry, so I interviewed with New York Life Insurance Company. I went to their career orientation seminar, [...]
How To Avoid Spending Too Much Money At The Mall
I hate the mall. Have you ever found a deal at the mall that was better than a deal at a stand alone retailer? I have rarely found a good deal on a retail product at the mall that I couldn’t find at Target, Kohl’s, or outlet stores for cheaper. One reason [...]
Back From My Blogging Hiatus
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am back from my blogging break, and I am more focused than ever to write quality content that will help you develop the career that you love and improve your current career.
What I’ve Been Doing . . .
My wife and I moved from Jacksonville, [...]
What September 11, 2001 Means To Me
It’s amazing to see what September 11th, 2001 means to the United States seven years later. We politicize it, exploit it, and look for every way possible to capitalize it. Seven years ago today, for the first time in my life, I witnessed our country as one united body. Everyone slapped the [...]
Should We Be Worried About the Rising Unemployment Rate?
A report came out that unemployment rose to 6.1 percent, which is a 5 year high. Should we be worried about this? I don’t think we should be as worried as the media wants us to be. The media is always looking for a doom and gloom article, because it’s an election [...]
The Nomination of Sarah Palin Is An Inspiration For Working Women
There are plenty of women who have risen to corporate and political prominence. Hillary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice, Oprah Winfrey, and every woman in journalism, entertainment, or other prominent career roles have stepped up to the plate in spite of enormous road blocks to succeed. Geraldine Ferraro was the first woman ever to be [...]
Should You Buy The New iPhone?
I know you’ve been salivating over the thought of the new iPhone. You wouldn’t wait in line to be one of the first to get one, but now that you’ve had time to think about it, you’re talking yourself into getting the iPhone. Some of you have the OLD iPhone, and you just [...]
10 Habits To Develop That Bosses Love
Yahoo’s Hot Jobs list 10 habits that bosses love about their employees:
1. Communicate, communicate, communicate.
2. Acknowledge what the boss says.
3. Collaborate.
4. Build relationships.
5. Understand how you fit in.
6. Learn the boss’s pet peeves.
7. Anticipate the boss’s needs.
8. Think one level up.
9. Open yourself to new ways of doing things.
10. Be engaged in your [...]
Getting Things Done With The Note Card Method
What if the world’s computers were hacked tomorrow? What if technology broke down, and we had to rely on more traditional methods of communication and organization? I know it’s far-fetched, but our reliance on technology scares me. We depend on technology and the internet for everything nowadays. Imagine if the internet [...]
15 Tips For Better Cell Phone Etiquette
Everyone has a cell phone. It’s a fact. Just the other day, I saw an 8 year old texting on his cell phone. Seriously? Now that cell phones are permanently embedded into our culture, we need to do something about teaching others how and when to use them. There is [...]
