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...]
The Entrepreneur Life: Interview With The Founder Of Nuts And Bolts Media
Have you ever wondered how websites are designed, created, and magically appear on the web? Five years ago I didn't have a clue how any of that worked or what web hosting, domain names, Wordpress, or blogging were. Oh how my life has changed so much these last few years in that regard! One of my fellow Yakezie Network Members, Andrea Whitmer, is a guru when it comes to servers, … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween! Scary Facts About Business
Happy Halloween Untemplaters! This is one of my favorite holidays because we all get a chance to be totally silly and show off some creativity with ridiculous and funny costumes. It's also a thrill watching scary movies in the dark, pranking friends, and of course munching on all sorts of candy especially when it's free. I almost got hooked on eating candy corn this year, but … [Read more...]
How To Ask For A Raise In 10 Easy Steps
It's that time of year again for writing self appraisals and sitting down for your formal annual review. And I bet a lot of you are feeling rather unsettled thinking about how to ask for a raise. Unlike a lot of people who dread thinking about salaries and the year end process, I actually really enjoy this time of year. It's a time for reflection, a time for looking forward, … [Read more...]