I'm on a mission to get fit and eat healthy for cheap. I spent the majority of this winter sitting in front of a computer for 70+ hours a week, totally stressed out and exhausted, and it wreaked havoc on my body. Stress is tough to keep in control when you've got deadlines out the wazoo and the days fly by in a flash because you're constantly on the go. And when my stress goes … [Read more...]
Philosophical Quotes To Reflect And Chew On
I have an affinity for quotes. They're generally clever and straight to the point. Plus a lot of times they make us nod, or tilt our heads to the side as we chew on the words and decipher underlying meanings. No matter what conundrum or situation we may find ourselves in, there's a quote out there that can provide comfort, motivation, get the wheels in our minds turning, or … [Read more...]
How To Take An Incredible And Super Cheap Safari Without Spending $10000
I've always dreamt about going on a safari ever since my mother told me stories of her visit to Africa many years ago. She didn't have any photographs from her trip, so I had to paint pictures in my mind from her descriptions of the animals and scenery. It was stories like those that got me hooked on travel. But safaris can get really expensive, and it's not hard to spend … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Why Listening Is More Important Than Speaking
How many of you work with people who love to talk, talk, talk and those who barely make a peep? I certainly have worked with both types, as well as many people who fall somewhere in between. I've written about how introverts can succeed as leaders and entrepreneurs and the importance of communication in the workplace as well as our personal relationships. Showing Disinterest … [Read more...]
Why Can’t More College Students Graduate In Four Years Or Less?
I'm an oddball. You know why? I graduated from college in 3.5 years! Yes I'm a bit of a nerd, and I'm really proud that I graduated early. Not many people seem to be able to do that, but I found ways to make it work so I KNOW it's possible. So to me, graduating in four years sounds easy! Thus, I am dumbfounded that more and more college students are taking 5 and even 6 years to … [Read more...]