Investment legend, Warren Buffett once said the best investment anyone can make is in themselves. He wasn’t being philosophical when he said that. Economists may tell you that investing in yourself builds human capital. In other words, if you put enough time and energy into learning new skills you’ll never have to worry about financial … Read more
We all turn to comfort foods when we need some support and some of us turn to these foods rich in carbs when we crave junk food. As these recipes are not quite healthy, you may want to change them a little in order to add more fiber and vitamins and cut the calories and … Read more
As parents, we always want our child (or children) to be physically as well as mentally healthy. We do not want to commit even a small mistake that can hamper our child’s growth. Moreover, a good start will surely help your child to live their dreams. We can understand that parenting is not easy especially … Read more
If you’re just starting out in business, you probably think you’re too small for black-hat hackers to mess with. Yet according to Symantec, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, while a January 2016 NY Times article says up to 60% of all online attacks target small and midsize businesses. It’s not just your product … Read more
When you face an obstacle or a setback, do you sit back, throw your hands up, and cease to fight for your goals or do you rise to the challenge that has come your way? Are you like the little engine that could constantly telling yourself, “I think I can, I think I can!” or … Read more
Running a startup on a limited budget is problematic. You need to cut costs and exist on minimal funds. That doesn’t mean you should make cuts everywhere, however. You must be able to make cuts in the right places, otherwise you could cause a lot of damage to your business. These are just some of … Read more
Are you a self-proclaimed news junkie? Do you spend hours scrolling through your social media feeds to consume the latest political, health, environmental or technology news? Understanding current events and what’s happening around the world keeps us informed and helps us to understand what might affect our lives. But when does news consumption become harmful … Read more
Many of us live for our dreams. Oftentimes they are what keep us going. Our dreams are embedded into us from when we are small children. We don’t have them by coincidence and more importantly, the precious dreams in us are meant to be realised. Here are ten strategies to transform your dreams into reality. 1. Be honest. … Read more
According to a study, nearly 45% of customers can’t remember having a recent, successful customer service experience. Receiving poor treatment in a restaurant or buying a new product only to have it turn out defective can really sour your day. Fortunately, customers have more power than ever at our fingertips thanks to the internet. Here … Read more
Everyone knows that one of the most important principles of personal finance is to build up your savings in order to have extra money on hand. However, they don’t always tell you what to do with those funds once you have them. For that reason, all too many of us let our checking accounts get … Read more
“One day she’ll grow out of it,” was the only advice my parents could give me when I first approached them about how they had successfully survived the terrible twos not once or twice. While I knew that my daughter’s behavior was only a phase, I still needed some better advice than “she’ll grow out … Read more
As an introvert, I value my tendency to reflect and think deeply and to crave substantial connections. I love to listen. In fact, part of my decision to become a psychotherapist was based on my affinity for listening and understanding rather than talking. However, no matter how much more comfortable it might feel as an … Read more
Anyone who has spent quite some time practicing serious bodybuilding will likely have come across the name of “The Iron Guru,” Vince Gironda. Gironda was a premier trainer of bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger. His methods were revolutionary and continue to be relevant up to this day. Most of his ideas were controversial but … Read more
Would you like to create a blog to promote your company or manage your career, or would you simply like to share your feelings and ideas on any subject close to your heart? Keeping a blog is inexpensive or sometimes free, and there are easy step-by-step guides to creating your blog very quickly on Blogger … Read more
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the world’s leading certification for project managers. There are currently 750,000+ certificate holders worldwide. Because of the certification’s popularity, many employers screen applicants for the PMP certification before granting them a job interview. The reason why the PMP certification is so prestigious is because candidates are required to … Read more