Steve Jobs once said deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do. It makes sense on the surface. But it’s tough to put the benefits of that philosophy into action, especially for entrepreneurs. Taking down time when you’re self-employed inherently means your income and opportunities come down a notch or…
Most of us say we want success. In fact, we may spend our whole lives striving for it. We want our kids to experience it, and we want others to perceive us as the embodiment of it. But success is a subjective term that few of us take the time to define before we pursue…
Most of us have a smartphone—and most of us spend too much money on our mobile plans in the United States compared to other nations. Data compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals that the average phone plan with 500MB of data costs $85 in the U.S.. In China, that same plan costs $24.10.…
Deciding you’re ready to buy a house is one of the bigger life decisions you’ll make. It’s a big commitment financially, and emotionally. When you buy a home, you’re basically deciding that a particular lifestyle a home provides you with now is one you’ll still be happy with years later. If you want to avoid…
LinkedIn can prove a simple place to stay in touch with former colleagues, connect with others in your industry, find opportunities and stay on pulse with the hot topics relevant to your profession–but it probably has a few norms you don’t know, that can beef up LinkedIn presence. I sought the advice of several LinkedIn…
Your high school years may be well behind your, but in the world of office politics, the dynamics of popularity are still alive and well. Though the rules of engagement have changed (having a pair of designer jeans or boyfriend who is captain of the football team doesn’t mean much in the working world), the…
Remember that career test your high school guidance counselor provided to help guide you in choosing the right college major, and potential career path? It likely asked a series of questions about your interests, your personality, your strengths and weaknesses to determine where you’d likely be best suited in the working world. Regardless of whether…
Remember that career test your high school guidance counselor provided to help guide you in choosing the right college major, and potential career path? It likely asked a series of questions about your interests, your personality, your strengths and weaknesses to determine where you’d likely be best suited in the working world. Regardless of whether…
I’m not a just a freelance writer. I’m a small business owner, too. Like you, I’m working the hustle, and trying to find enough hours in the week to manage the business needs of my clients, while growing my own businesses. Though you may think I have a bit of a leg up when it…