Aug 13th, 2007 by Leonid Shalimov | 1 Comment
Paul J. Meyer says, “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” This cannot be any truer. To be successful in your career (or anything for that matter), your productivity must shine.
Don’t limit yourself. If you want to get things done in the least amount of time with the best results you need to follow these steps.
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Aug 9th, 2007 by Leonid Shalimov | 65 Comments
What could you do with an extra $100 laying around every week? I’d probably save for a new laptop or go out more often, maybe create a stockpile of beer (or create an ice cave). I was on my disastrous commute this morning and I ran through a checklist in my mind on how I could go about saving $100 a week so that I could invest in other things that would make my life easier or just more enjoyable for that matter.
As I sat there, waiting for the D train to make its way out of the Bronx and into Manhattan I began my brainstorming. One thing after another and I realized that there was a lot you could do to save money with some simple tips. By employing some of these tips you can save a bundle every week and save it towards something you would really like or to invest it. Let’s get to the list.
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Aug 2nd, 2007 by David Murphy-Colonna | 8 Comments
Earlier this summer I came across a dilemma. I looked at myself in the mirror and decided I wanted to start working out seriously. I actually think this happens to a lot of people around summer time. :-\
Nevertheless that wasn’t the dilemma though, that was more of the awakening, the dilemma was deciding whether to work out at home or to join a fitness club or a gym as some would say. This may seem like an easy decision for some but there are many factors one should look at before making their decision to either join a gym, or purchase some workout equipment to be able to work out at home. Here are some of the things you should consider before making your decision.
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Jul 31st, 2007 by Leonid Shalimov | 11 Comments
The slumping nine to five zombie in me has awaken. I have now been enlightened as to why people quit their day jobs. The mundane, stark and repetitive view of the world is drowning my mind. I feel as though most low to mid level nine to five jobs are like a shackle on your brain and a imprisonment of free thought.
While this is not true for everyone (especially those at smaller, more independent companies & startups), for the majority of the population this is a daily reality. Especially for those of us who work at large soul-devouring corporations.
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Jul 24th, 2007 by David Murphy-Colonna | 6 Comments
A common question has been running through my mind as I move forward in life and make choices that will affect my career.
As people live day in and day out, they must make many decisions obviously. But the one that has popped up often recently in my life, is whether I should pursue things for money or for the love of it.
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Jul 22nd, 2007 by David Murphy-Colonna | 1 Comment
Recently I went to the mall with my mother to help her upgrade her cell phone and pick a new service plan since her two year contract was up. For many people this could be a hassle and costly, but if you know what you are doing, and understand the cell phone service industry, you will be able to get the most for your money and get a pretty good deal. There are certain things you can do to minimize your costs in the future and also get the most for your money and time at most cell phone stores. Here are a few tips that will help you save the most cash:
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Jul 20th, 2007 by David Murphy-Colonna | 3 Comments
Im not going to lie, I grew up a spoiled, only child, pampered by mother and was never deprived of anything. Even though this was the case, one thing was for sure though, I still was able to learn the value of money from my parents through good example and consistency. And I thank them for that. As times change though and the gap between rich and poor grow, as well as the stereotypes of a perfect financial lifestyle become even more fairy tale-ish, it is important to teach our kids early on, the value of money. → continue reading