In the 7th grade I was picked up by a black Mercedes Benz 300 SEL to take me to some party my parents were attending. The car wasn't my family's car mind you. The owner was a businessman who started the country's largest beverage company. My parents owned a 10 year old Datsun that lacked paint and rolled with only three hubcaps. When I got to the party, I was in awe. The … [Read more...]
Stay At Home Spouse Envy: Give Us A Break Ladies!
One of the major finance sites talked about how a 50 year old wife refused to let her 57 year old husband retire! She said, "I'm not letting him retire and play golf all day. He needs to work so long as I'm working!" Wow, what an awesome wife! Not. The wife is being totally selfish. She basically has the attitude of, If I can't stop working and relax, than neither can … [Read more...]
Is Being Unmotivated OK So Long As You’re Happy?
I went to Niketown the other day to pick up some Air Jordan Olympic 6's. I knew there was little chance of me "copping" a pair at 1pm since the store opened at 8am, but I went anyway because I had to run some errands. When I got there, there was still a line of some 40 fellas, ranging from 15-30 years of age. They were able to get a wristband to stand in line for the last … [Read more...]
Tips For Overcoming Stress As An Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is not all milk and cookies. It's no wonder why half of all new businesses fail within five years! As an entrepreneur, you've got to be the CEO, CMO, CTO, COO, copy guru, and janitor! Pressure is immense when you don't have a steady paycheck or health insurance to rely on. Imagine being just one paycheck from losing your apartment. Imagine a … [Read more...]
Are Strict Parents Helping Or Hurting Their Children’s Future?
In "Please Believe In The Man I May Become," a Yakezie Writing Contest finalist writes about his frustration with his critical father who expects nothing short of excellence. The post has great structure and engenders empathy even though the writer's family is wealthy. The essay reminds me a little of my own upbringing. Although not as harsh, my father expected me to do well … [Read more...]