If you want to know how to get the best deal possible and learn how to negotiate like a pro, remember this simple acronym: BATNA. Imagine yelling "BATNA!" in excitement as you bat a home run out of the park to help you remember the acronym. BATNA stands for Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement. I've used BATNA to save a couple hundred thousand dollars in the purchase … [Read more...]
All Too Common Mistakes To Avoid At Work: Don’t Be THAT Guy
Have you ever done something so stupid at the office you just want to kick yourself? We all have! There are a lot of common mistakes to avoid at work simply by being aware of what could happen and being more careful. While newer employees tend to make more mistakes due to lack of experience, that doesn't mean you're safe if you've been on the job for a couple years. And even … [Read more...]
Should I Get A Cat? Weighing The Pros Cons And Costs Of Getting A Cat
As a former owner of two cats for 17 years, I've been thinking about getting another pet recently and wondering "should I get a cat?" When you've had any pet for that long, it's not as easy a decision as you might think to get another pet. A LOT happens in 17 years. After all I had my two cats for half of my entire life! It's pretty crazy when you think about it that way. So … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong With Subsidizing People Who Don’t Want To Work?
Jeff Bezos' article in The Washington Post recently lit a firestorm discussing how two people were able to quit their jobs thanks to Obamacare. One of the first things I thought about when Obamacare passed was how awesome it will be for early retirees and folks who must work at miserable jobs just for the health care to be able to break free more easily. Thankfully, my … [Read more...]
Why Are Some Clients Total Jerks?! 6 Reasons For Rude Clients
Pretty much every business out there has clients. Perhaps the more specific label you'd give them within your business would be readers, consumers, renters, patients, students, patrons, customers, or guests. But at the end of the day, they're your clients, even if they're rude clients. And they have a giant impact on both the success and enjoyment factor of your job. Lately, a … [Read more...]