In a previous post, we talked about the key ingredients in being an untemplater. People mentioned things like being unhappy and having a breaking point, having courage and being introspective. If these are the things that make a person an untemplater, what are some tools the untemplater uses to carry out the lifestyle? Here are some examples of important tools for … [Read more...]
Finding Community Intentionally
There are many studies about the importance of a belonging to a community for our general well-being. The value of it hasn't changed but the definition of community is evolving from neighborhoods that hold block parties and church groups to on-line communities that bond around common interests, activities, or fetishes. I found my on-line community at the Business Week Message … [Read more...]
How To Get Money
Introduction There comes a time for most entrepreneurs when the idea of using somebody else’s invested capital to grow their business seems like the way to go. Whether this thought process occurs in the initial formation stages or after the business has proven itself, raising funds can be a harrowing experience. One of my former clients (who had also completed U.S. Army basic … [Read more...]
Is Your Money Collecting Dust In A Savings Account? MOVE IT!
As a youngster, I can remember vividly doing my chores for what seemed like a lot of money. I would religiously wash the dishes, clean the bathroom, dust furniture, or whatever else I was asked to do in order to earn a buck. And what did I do with my earnings you ask? The answer is absolutely nothing. I would just accumulate dollar bills and then spread them out on my bed as if … [Read more...]
How To Start A Career in an Industry You Have No Formal Training In
Many of us go to college thinking we know exactly what we want to do with our lives while others enter schools in hopes to find out what career paths to choose. For as long as I can remember I have always loved advertising. My mom always said when I was a kid I used to pay attention to the commercials more than TV shows. As a result of this, I entered Howard University … [Read more...]