Admit it. You do envy people who are rich, if only just a little. Life just seems to be easier for them; they don’t worry about the bills; they take nice vacations; they can pursue lots of interests and hobbies; they don’t worry about retirement. We also wonder how they became rich, if they did […]
Continue readingEverybody writes their resumes in ways that enhance their best qualities and obscures their weaknesses. In the same vein, people answer interview questions in the most self-flattering way possible. This behavior is perfectly acceptable and should be expected from recruiters and business managers. The problem comes when interviewees tell out and out falsehoods about their […]
Continue readingIn 1937 George Valliant, a psychologist and Professor at Harvard University, began one of the longest running studies of physical and mental wellbeing ever recorded. For over 70 years Professor Valliant and his colleagues studied the lives of 268 individuals through wars, divorces, sickness and even a successful presidential election. The purpose of which was […]
Continue readingAs a busy entrepreneur, you have been conditioned to consume an overwhelming amount of information by feverishly scrolling and swiping your way through hundreds of brief news updates and 140-character industry tidbits, so reading actual books from cover to cover has become somewhat of a luxury that many of us can only fit into our […]
Continue readingAn apple a day may keep the doctor away, but in reality the modern human diet is woefully short of fruit and vegetables. The fuel you put in your body sets the tone for human performance. Fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and nutrients every Entrepreneur needs to keep up with their demanding […]
Continue readingThe Rise of Science The Greek philosopher Aristotle was obsessed by the idea of amassing all the knowledge that existed in the world. Of course, this lofty goal undoubtedly proved to be futile, but thousands of years ago, you could get pretty close with some hard work and dedication. Aristotle not only tried to collect […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] A young child makes his way home through a dense forest. He’s keeping close to the trail when he notices some unusual bushes off to the side. Peeking through the shrubs, he realizes that if he could walk directly through them, he would be headed in a direct […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] Destiny has plagued the philosophers for centuries. It can be a powerful source of both positive and negative states of mind. Is destiny something out of your control? If so, have you given up all your power in life? Or is destiny something you can guide and direct? […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] Almost every epic tale tells of a prophecy. A young hero who will rise up, fulfill her destiny, and save the day. This hero follows a typical pattern. At first, she is resistant and doesn’t accept the fact she is the chosen one. Then she feels fear. She’s […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] It’s not what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you that matters. Not everything is within our control. Weather, the economy, our competition, and any number of other factors can affect us and our businesses. But in every climate where some are failing, […]
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