Ahh communication - it's so vital to everything we do! And too many of us are stuck in too many meetings and wasting time. While the world understands the importance of a meeting, not everyone does a great job holding them even if they have an idea of how a meeting should go. From an initial interview, a prospecting lead, a conference call, or even just sitting down to stay in … [Read more...]
Active Investing Or Passive Index Funds: Which Is Better For Your Money?
Whether you prefer active investing or passive investing, or aren't investing at all, it's pretty clear that the stock market is unpredictable. However, some people are convinced they have what it takes to beat it. They may look up company reports, scour for little-known information, and study trends and ratios for hours at a time. Many moves and trades later, these investors … [Read more...]
Career Update: Pros And Cons Of Working For A Former Employer
It's been over a month now since I went back to work for my former employer as a part-time contractor. There were moments when it felt like time was passing super slow, but not so much anymore. I'm happy I made it past the one-month mark and am still looking forward to continuing. Four weeks is nothing compared to the grand scheme of things, but it's been long enough for me to … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals And Wish Lists
I think it's pretty funny that retailers already started Black Friday deals several weeks ago. It feels like there's really not much of a need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving anymore to get good deals, which I really like. I've never been one to go nuts at Walmart or the malls on Black Friday, but I do love to grab a good deal online or in stores before the holiday … [Read more...]
Income Report: October 2015
This time last month, I was feeling pretty frustrated. September was a disappointing month for traffic, income, and my level of productivity. Fortunately, October was a whole other story! Although I haven't been waking up quite as early as I was in September, I've cut myself some slack. An extra sleep 30-45 minutes of sleep each day has come in handy as I've been working a … [Read more...]