I was thrilled when the editor called to offer me a job. Already eight months out of college, I had spent the better part of my post-collegiate life toiling in the lowly intern ranks of my local newspaper for less than minimum wage, clinging to the hope that a reporter position would open up. My job offer contained everything a respectable post-college career should: a … [Read more...]
Turn Madly Productive with Hyper-Focusing
Leo Babauta is doing it. Tim Ferriss is doing it. Even Seth Godin has been doing it. I’m talking about hyper-focusing, a technique that can turn you into an insanely productive, crazily over-delivering, and absurdly successful, go-getting maniac. Project Work on Steroids Hyper-focusing is a technique designed to clear out all distractions, to minimize the costs that occur … [Read more...]
Spend Your Money For You Will Die With Too Much
Don't believe media schadenfreude as they drone on about how we aren't making or saving enough money to live a comfortable retirement. You and I know that there is more wealth out there than people are led to believe. We live in America, where anybody with a vision can make it a reality and make boatloads in the process. We realize hard work and persistence are necessary for … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Tell You Are Paying Too Much For Car Insurance
Car insurance is not cheap. The average American driver spends more than $1,500 per year on it. But most people don't make enough of an effort to lower their rates. Shopping for insurance just isn't a priority and certainly is not how most people want to spend their precious free time! But would you go over to your nearest car dealer and pay $15,000 for a car without … [Read more...]
Work where you want…but do you really want to work from home?
A combination of tonsillitis and a chronic staff shortage has railroaded me into a week of working at home, something which, on the face of it, I thought I would take to like a frog to the throat. After all, what’s not to like? Working from home takes away the daily commute; the stop-start drive to the office, the crowded train, the life-threatening cycle ride, the need … [Read more...]