This seems like a practical approach, right? So why am I still not working for myself? Because I’m not taking risks. To get rich, I have to be my own boss. And to be my own boss, I have to take a risk, put myself out there, and make my money work for me. Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to start a software company. He was in school, learning technology without a definite study or career plan, until his friend wanted to open a business with him....

Your bucket list should stay fluid and grow and diversify as you do. It’s also key to structure your bucket list in an easily manageable and achievable way. With that in mind, here are some of my top tips for Creating an Extraordinary Bucket List. 1. Break your bucket list into sections. Breaking your bucket list into sections can help you to reflect and manage your goals as you move through your journey of life....

You may already know that more than nine of every ten new businesses fail, and you are appropriately sobered by that daunting statistic.[1] You’re a risk-taker. Your professional track record indicates a nonstop drive toward success. You don’t like the idea of operating successfully within an insulated bubble. Instead, you’re all about finding ways to contribute to solving real-world problems. The 4 Primary Types of Entrepreneurs If that sounds like you, consider the four most common types of entrepreneurs....

You don’t need VIP passes or a loft in New York City to be an amazing blogger. To get started, all you need is a website that is simple to edit, a budget-friendly Internet package, and these helpful tips: 1. Identify and embrace your target audience. The best blogs that keep visitors returning have a clear vision, focus, and grasp of their readership. To build a dedicated audience, you need to define your target readers and create content that caters to them....

When it comes to your intellectual property you want to ensure that it is protected so that no one can steal what you have spent years to develop. Without the proper protection in place you could find yourself looking at someone else profiting off of your creative idea for your software. To avoid this from happening you need to take the proper measures to keep your intellectual property from falling into the wrong hands....

Hard times can become less tough when you feel inspired and encouraged. Most of the times, we only need a motivation boost and some kind words to help us feel better. Inspiring Quotes to Help You Get Through Hard Times Read these inspirational quotes about getting through tough times and you’ll be smiling again in no time. 1. “The trick is to enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead....

So you see, women are still not matching men in the race for success and I write this not to remind the ladies that they are still lagging behind. But to give them insights into the traps I commonly see catch more women than men. 1. We Worry What Strangers Think Have you ever asked yourself questions like… “What if nobody likes this?” “What if nobody takes me seriously?” “What if I fail?...

Here are 5 Common Misconceptions People Have About Weight Loss: 1. Cheat meals can actually make you healthier. Most people think of a cheat meal as an unhealthy indulgence while eating a healthy and balanced diet. The term “cheat meal”, can be misleading. As noted in a study by King’s College London, researchers found that the bacteria that is present in our gastrointestinal tract is more essential and important than counting calories when you’re trying to lose weight....

Introversion and extroversion are personality types that are defined by how people get their energy and process the world. While both types have their own complexities, the basic difference is that extroverts recharge by being around people and generally process the world externally (e.g. being part of the conversation and talking while or before they think), while introverts recharge by spending time alone and generally process the world internally (e....

1. The Werewolf Diet Originating in Latin America, the Werewolf Diet has you eating in sync with the lunar cycle. It boasts making you lose 6 pounds in one day, and even celebrities like Demi Moore and Madonna have tried it! The logic is that your body has about 60 percent water, and the moon’s influence on gravity affects you like it affects the tides. There are two versions of the diet: basic and extended....

Julie Aigner Clark, Founder of Baby Einstein, Baby Bytes and the Soft Skin Company Co-founder of Baby Einstein, Clark invested $15,000 dollars into the company and aggressively marketed it by meeting retailers at trade shows and sending its products to publications for reviews. Focused on infant entertainment, it was later sold to The Walt Disney Company in 2001. Now Julie Clark is involved in startups like Baby Bytes and the Soft Skin Company....

We can no longer ignore what we eat as it endangers our health and ages us faster than we can blink. By eliminating these foods or bringing the intake to a minimum we will be able to not only see the waistlines shrinking but also find ourselves looking and feeling a whole lot better overall. What is the secret to staying “Forever young”? Let’s get to it and see what needs to be altered from our daily diet....

5 Educational Experiences Your Kids Need This Summer In the summer, kids are out of school and have plenty of free time. They can either waste this free time with mind-numbing video games or take full advantage of it by learning new things. As a parent, you’re a key facilitator in making the latter happen. 1. Learn a New Sport Every child should learn to explore different sports at a young age....

Although most overhead costs are essential for the survival of any business, it’s possible to reduce them without cutting corners so that they don’t get out of hand and you don’t compromise business operations. Let’s get right into it and discuss some of the best tips for reducing overhead costs for small businesses. 1. Find cheaper but better office space. The cost of renting business premises is usually high. In fact, it accounts for a huge chunk of the overall business expenditure, so it’s a good place to start when you want to reduce overhead costs....

Because I was such a planner in my younger years, it carried over into my parenting days as well. When my three sons became active in school plays, athletic contests, and presentations, I needed a system to help me keep track of everything. Twenty-five years ago, we didn’t have notifications or online calendars to remind us of something we needed to do. No, we did things the old fashioned way…we wrote things down on a calendar....

Let’s just reiterate our starting position here: This happens at all stages of the life-cycle of a presentation, but if your base preparation is below par, then no amount of shiny graphics and animation will save you – sucky foundation, sucky presentation. To rise above the background noise of a zillion average-to-bad presentations, here are a handful of key questions to ask yourself as you put your thoughts together:...

As long as you have certain skills others are willing to pay for, you can launch a successful service business in just a few days. All you need is – some upfront investment, a honed business idea and the right amount of creativity with a pinch of patience and determination to make it work! Step 1: Take The Time To Brainstorm Your Unique Sales Offer You already have an idea of what kind of service you will sell....

Here’s five life lessons plenty of new mothers have learned (often the hard way) on their journey into parenthood, that absolutely everyone can benefit from. 1. Put yourself first (as much as you can) This isn’t exactly what you’d expect a mother to say, right? Of course, babies and toddlers have needs that cannot be ignored, but so do adults. For a mother of a newborn, squeezing in time for a quick shower in the morning can set her up for a great (although probably still sleep-deprived) day....

1. Talking About Yourself Your company just had its three year anniversary and you even won an award! Your customers care, right? Not always. A crucial misunderstanding of small businesses is believing that you and your customers value the same things. What can you do for a customer that no one else can? To successfully market your small business, don’t sell the customer your product (or service); sell them your solution....

1. Music makes you smarter. This is a pretty old concept, and while it’s been tested and retested many times over the years, some of it really is true. Playing music or having some kind of music education has been proven to improve math scores in younger students. For you songbirds out there, singing does fall into the category of “playing music,” so you’re just as likely to benefit as cellists and saxophonists....