Have you ever wondered how people and businesses go about selling their products on the internet and if it's difficult create an online store? Steve Chou used to wonder the exact same things before he became a father five years ago. He wanted to find a way for his wife to quit her job to become a stay at home mom without losing one entire income stream. Through a lot of … [Read more...]
How Playing Sports Can Help You Get A Job, A Wife, And A Life!
Ever since grade school, we've been encouraged to play sports or musical instruments as part of our learning process. When all we wanted to do was hang out with friends before doing our homework, some of us had to spend another two plus hours practicing after school. The idea is to be as well-rounded as possible so we can go to the best colleges and therefore get the best … [Read more...]
The Hard Lessons Of Building Wealth
My name is Jeremy Noel Johnson. I'm a husband, father, technologist, and entrepreneur who believes in pursuing wealth to have a better life. Right now I'm doing this by entering the Android mobile phone market and developing a calculator app that does not require an equal sign. I have a great day job at an Internet company that allows me and my family to live comfortably which … [Read more...]
Sugar Kills Your Diet, Your Health, And Hostess Brands
If you talk to any nutritionist or doctor, they will tell you that sugar kills all of us. The introduction of heavily processed sugar this past century has diseased us with obesity. I'm addicted to Gatorade after every tennis match, while I'm sure many of you are addicted to cakes, cupcakes, soda and the likes. I went to Europe for two weeks this fall and gained 10 pounds, even … [Read more...]
How Long Can You Survive Without Gasoline And Electricity?
The recent events surrounding Hurricane Sandy have a lot of people wondering how long can we survive without gasoline and electricity? The lines for gas in New Jersey is stark reminder how dependent we are on basic yet crucial utilities like gasoline, running water, heating, cooling, phone lines, and electricity. Sitting on the West Coast, it's sometimes surreal to see the … [Read more...]