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For small business owners and entrepreneurs, good time management is key. It’s different from being an employee because you’re the one who must make sure you use your time well. Making the Most of Your Time Have you ever said, “I wish I had more time,” or “I can’t find the time”? We all say things like this, but we don’t often stop to think about it. We all have the same 24 hours each day. So, what makes some people get more done than others? It’s all about how you use your time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that on average, people spend about 5 hours a day on fun stuff... Continue Reading

According to The Washington Post, our teacher shortage has grown 35% in the 37 states they monitor to over 49,000 vacancies. For example, Arizona has 2,890 openings, more than 1,000 from the previous year. West Virginia was missing 1,500 teachers, which is a 50% increase from the previous year. So, what is causing this shortage in such an honorable profession? Exit interviews list reasons such as low pay, poor working conditions, and supervision, lack of support from the community, lack of autonomy, changing curriculum, and rising school violence. Why do teachers become teachers in the first place?... Continue Reading

Finding the perfect online business idea to work from home can feel daunting, whether you’re a complete beginner to online marketing or a seasoned business owner reconsidering your current path. You will find some excellent ideas in this article if you’re looking for opportunities that offer both satisfaction and fulfillment. What Does Passion Have to Do with It? Before we jump into online business ideas, it’s essential to understand the role of passion. It’s not just about seeking the quickest way to earn money. As highlighted by Dave Kerpen in the Huffington Post, passion gives us the... Continue Reading

According to the United States Census, 1 in 6 people in the United States are 65 and older. That compares to 1 in 20, a hundred years ago back in 1920. Social Security benefits are received by 48.6 million Americans. 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day. Introduction Retirement is a significant life transition that marks the end of our professional careers and the beginning of a new phase. For many, it’s a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring about feelings of uncertainty and apprehension. How we handle retirement can greatly impact our quality of life during our... Continue Reading

In 2008 — nearly 15 years ago — Joseph Epstein published an article called, “The Kindergarchy”. It begins like this: In America, we are currently living in a Kindergarchy, under rule by children. People who are raising, or have recently raised, or have even been around children a fair amount in recent years will, I think, immediately sense what I have in mind. Children have gone from background to foreground figures in domestic life, with more and more attention centered on them, their upbringing, their small accomplishments, their right relationship with parents and grandparents. For... Continue Reading

Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself and be lenient to everybody else. ― Henry Ward Beecher Welcome to my latest blog post on self-discipline, where together, we will explore why self-discipline is a key ingredient for achieving success as a small business owner, and in every aspect of life. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I know firsthand the power of self-discipline and how it has helped me to overcome obstacles, stay focused, and achieve my goals. I also know first-hand... Continue Reading

About Learning and Personal Development Maribel quickly identified that she was passionate about learning and development, especially personal development. Personal development is about developing yourself as an individual, so she flips the camera and directs it at herself. She spent a great part of 2020 doing a lot of self-discovery work.  2020 impacted Maribel along with other people. She embarked on a mission to discover her purpose and the meaning of life. New Goals in Life – Personal Journal She observed that she has done a lot of different things in her career and it’s very easy to get... Continue Reading

“Get out of my office! And you, Yvonne, don’t EVER speak to me about a raise again.” With those words ringing in our ears, the Controller and I walked out of the office of my employer of four years, closed the door, and looked at each other in disbelief. We said nothing and then went into our own offices. What could have prompted someone to speak to two of his top employees in this manner? What could cause the CEO of a company who had a thriving high-end office furniture manufacturing company in the United States and an office in South America to shout at us with such venom? It was almost... Continue Reading

Very few people on this earth will tell you that they enjoy failure.  As a result, people will do as much as they possibly can to avoid it. Failing is not fun, and it would be wonderful if we could use failure as an immediate launch pad to catapult us into success, but that’s very rarely the case. There are, however, lessons to be learned from failure and you can use these lessons to grow self-belief. Lessons You Can Learn From Failure I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve... Continue Reading