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Building Wealth With myEcon
Greetings, future millionaires and billionaires. Welcome, I'm Chad and I am on a journey to obtain financial independence and I would like to extend to you an open-ended invitation to come along for the ride.
By Chad Smith9 years ago in Journal
The Brain Doesn't Obey The Mind
We’ve all experienced it, usually without having noticed. Driving to a familiar location on your usual route. For example, you arrive, and then the realisation that you have absolutely no idea how you got there hits you. This is true of many "mindless" tasks and behaviors. Subjectively, the time is just missing. Some are so convinced this is external that they swear they must have been abducted by aliens.
By Casey Parker9 years ago in Journal
Living Your Dream
Creating a life worth living seems to be a theme, a litany, in the underlying subconsciousness of people today. But it's the
By The NoteBook9 years ago in Journal
Money = Stress
Living paycheck to paycheck is no way for anyone to live. In fact, you won't be living. Instead, you will be like millions of other people, stressed about how you will make it from one week to the next. If you find yourself in this situation, be assured you are not the only one.
By Jasmine Davis9 years ago in Journal
Dyslexia - What You Don't Know. Top Story - June 2017.
Let's start off by stating that I am dyslexic. Many of the sentences I write may or may not make sense, so I do apologise in advance.
By N M9 years ago in Journal
How To Budget Successfully
Budgeting is not something you typically learn in school, but it is a life skill that everyone needs to know and master. I will show you how I learned to budget as a kid and how I adapted it to my adult and entrepreneurial life.
By Alexius McCoy9 years ago in Journal
The Honest Writer
There are times when a biased spin is appropriate for a piece of writing, times when it is entirely intentional to make a point in favour of one side or another. Other times, a more balanced approach is preferred or necessary depending on the type of written work, the publication, or the intended audience.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw9 years ago in Journal
Big Mistakes That You Don't Realize You Are Making
Time and time again, I watch new businesses open and close! It recently dawned on me that there are several "classic" mistakes that business owners are making. I have compiled a short list of tips that I hope you will find helpful!
By Nicole (Nikki) M.9 years ago in Journal
How To Resign Gracefully
Resigning from a job, especially one you've had for a while, is a hard process and can be emotionally draining. Sometimes, you just want to get it over with. But at the same time, it is crucial -- especially if you want a reference or a good relationship with your soon-to-be-ex-employer -- that you do it professionally and while causing as little harm to your employer as possible.
By Adam S9 years ago in Journal
How to Stay Sane When Your Laptop Stops Working
It’s every busy person’s waking nightmare, potentially causing untold stress and hardship and striking fear into the hearts of even the most resolute. No, it’s not the cancellation of The Walking Dead. Even worse, it’s when your laptop isn’t functioning as it should or has unexpectedly stopped working altogether! In this article, I’m talking mainly about the hardware side of things. Hardware – that’s the actual machine itself and its internal organs rather than the software that drives it. Software… now that’s a whole other thing to ponder another time.
By Dora Bona9 years ago in Journal
Balancing Work and Life
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list. ―First Lady Michelle Obama Many entrepreneurs and small business owners find themselves in a situation where work seems to have overtaken all other aspects of life. Starting a business is exciting and we all know how much time is required to get our businesses off the ground and keep them afloat, especially in the first 3-5 years. And it’s true that a bit of stress can improve our efficiency and thought processes. However, if you’re feeling like your life is out of control, or often feeling guilty for choosing one role over another, or if you’re having trouble with focus or sleep, it might be time to take a look at how your work and life are balancing and consider making some adjustments. Your situation is not uncommon! The Canadian Mental Health Association states that 58% of Canadians report “overload” as a result of the pressures associated with work, home and family,
By Jude Goodwin9 years ago in Journal
The Way of the Scribe
All great writing is prophetic. Why? Because most readers don't know exactly what they're looking to read until it's already been written.
By Joshua Evans9 years ago in Journal