If you want something done, give it to the BUSIEST person in the room. Now how is that supposed to work?! Improving efficiency and finding the time to do it all is tough. But there’s a lot of truth in that saying about busy people being super efficient and boy do I know some insanely productive people who put my attempts at improving efficiency to shame. Some people are … [Read more...]
It’s OK To Admit You Were Laid Off: Just Get Motivated!
There's no coincidence that the lifestyle design movement took off just as the economic downturn started picking up steam in the sumer of 2008. Those were some of the scariest times I've ever experienced, apart from when two planes hit the Twin Towers in NYC. I vividly remember seeing the markets tumble by 5% a day on news that Lehman Brothers was not going to be rescued. I … [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...]
Taxes Suck And Make Me Want To Shut Down My Small Business
For those of you who read Untemplater regularly, you know that I’m not the type of person who goes off on big rants. I consider myself to be lighthearted and easy going, and I always try to find a positive in the toughest of situations. But today I am going to vent a little bit. Why? Because I just finished all my personal and corporation taxes and I’m annoyed!!! Taxes suck. … [Read more...]