Self-Improvement

8 Ways to Live Healthier Now

by Darren April 10, 2013

As a blog that seeks to educate, motivate, and inspire you to manage your money wisely, it’s only natural to discuss issues related to finance here. Money, however, is merely a tool to be used to accomplish your life goals. And in order to accomplish your life goals, two other things you’ll need are energy and good health. In [...]

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How to Push Past Procrastination With Proper Planning

by Darren April 3, 2013

Do you know what the most powerful tool for overcoming procrastination and increasing your productivity is? According to Brian Tracy, author of the bestselling productivity book “Eat That Frog,” it’s your ability to plan. Yep. In fact, making plans, setting goals, and taking action on them largely determines the course of your life. Or, as time management [...]

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Best Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs

by Tim February 25, 2013
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A wide selection of specialties that include but are not limited to the rehabilitation of junior and senior public offenders, law enforcement, and crime prevention are what an online criminal justice degree program will introduce you to. Students will get an introduction to the United States legal system, as well as knowledge about the enforcement [...]

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Improve Your Workplace Skills with ALISON

by Darren February 21, 2013
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I’m sure most of you will agree that getting a quality education is important. It provides us with an opportunity to learn a skill or develop an ability that will improve our lives in some way. Nowadays, however, the cost of tuition prohibits many from getting a higher education. How many of you graduated from [...]

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Stuff

by Guest Author October 30, 2012
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I’ve never been in a position to make substantial money, but now that I have a college degree and training in specialized fields, I’m set up for making some pretty good dough. And let me tell you, I’m gonna make it, and I’m gonna spend it. On anything I want. And why shouldn’t I? I [...]

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How to Add 5 Years to Your Life and $63,000 to Your Bank Account

by Darren May 21, 2012
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What would you do if you could easily add 5 years to your life, and over $63,000 to your bank account? Would you spend more quality time to develop a deeper relationship with your children? Would you pursue another degree to increase your earning power? Would you go on a dream vacation to a part of [...]

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50 Inspiring Quotes About Life

by Tim May 3, 2012
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Great quotations offer inspiration and encouragement; they allow people to learn from the wisdom of previous generations, and from their contemporaries as well. Some of the best quotes about life are listed here. If you found these life quotes to be inspirational, hit the +1 button! 50 Inspiring Quotes About Life 1. “Not everything that [...]

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How to Be More Productive with 3 Simple Folders

by Tim March 19, 2012
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I recently read the book Getting Things Done by David Allen.  While I won’t give a full review of the book here, I will say that it was definitely motivating and encouraged me to set up a system to become more organized. If you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve been overwhelmed by the number of [...]

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I Don’t Know What to Do With My Life

by Tim March 6, 2012
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Do you ever feel like your work is worthless, like you’re just going through the motions waiting for something better to come along?  That’s usually the breaking point for most people, and the ultimate question of what to do with my life seems to repeat over and over in your mind. Step back in history [...]

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Isaac Newton

by Tim February 17, 2012
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There’s an inspiring quote by Isaac Newton that we can all learn from. “If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants.” Those giants for Isaac Newton were men like Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.  Without the findings and research of these mathematical geniuses to [...]

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