Man, April snuck up on me fast. So fast that I totally fell for some April Fools pranks on Sunday because I didn't even realize it was April 1st! Now that we are officially in the second quarter, it's time to take a few minutes and assess whether or not your goals are on track. If any of you have already given up on your 2012 goals, please slap yourself right now and get … [Read more...]
How Much Severance Pay Would You Need To Leave Your Job?
The evolution of the internet has made it unnecessary for anybody to work a 9-to-5 day job if they don't want to. I venture to guess that if you are reading this site, you sometimes daydream, like I sometimes daydream about one day quitting your job and being your own boss from anywhere in the world. It's very tough to decide when exactly is the right time to take that leap … [Read more...]
The Average Wedding Cost Is Crazy: Why Do People Spend So Much Money?
I am constantly amazed at how much money people spend on weddings. I was in the elevator on my way to a business meeting a few weeks ago when I heard a woman talking about how she had 1,000 people at her wedding a few months earlier. I seriously had to bite my tongue to keep from turning around and blurting out, "WHAT?! Are you CRAZY lady?!" My floor came and I had to exit … [Read more...]
Interview With The Founder of Jade Chocolates: A Prosperous Career Change
Mmm, chocolate. Just thinking about chocolate makes me smile. It's hard to believe that I wasn't always a fan of the cocoa bean's wonderful delights, but once I got into my 20's, something changed in my taste buds that turned chocolate from blah to addictive, irresistibly sweet goodness! So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon the San Francisco International … [Read more...]
It’s Time To #FixYoungAmerica: Interview With Scott Gerber
There is an exciting campaign launched earlier this month called #FixYoungAmerica (#FYA) that I'm raising awareness for and I think you're going to be pumped about it too. #FixYoungAmerica is a movement focused on helping solve the growing problem of high youth unemployment and underemployment in America. The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), founded by Scott Gerber, is … [Read more...]