Archive for January, 2009

Entrepreneurs – Pros & Cons of Being Part of a MasterMind Group

Monday, January 26th, 2009

When you are starting - and growing - a new business, you need support, accountability, and fresh ideas. Being in a mastermind group is one way to get all three. If you've ever wondered about the pros and cons of being in a mastermind group or about how ...

This is a Man’s Game But a Kid Can Play If He Pays Enough

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

When I was 14, my family was still stationed in Japan and enjoyed spending Sunday's going to play pool. My parents were very good and I practiced a lot with a guy that competed in professional tournaments. I happened to do well in a mock investment game in middle school ...

Starting Over When You’re Halfway There

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

As with any long-term relationship, a career requires a tremendous investment of time and energy. The longer a person spends in a career and the more time and effort they have invested in it, the less willing they are to move their life in another direction. Even if someone is ...

A Kick in the Teeth Does Not Require a Dentist

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

In this time of retrenchments and growing unemployment, you can either bleat and wring your hands in despair, or you can take positive action and turn a passion into a business.Of course it will be tough, but it is tough being unemployed too. You will have to learn new skills ...

Wal-mart Can Ruin Your Dreams, Just Ask Alex

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Alex Jones never thought Wal-Mart would turn his dreams into a nightmare. Alex is what you would call an all American guy. He grew up in a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 22 people. He worked on his father's farm growing crops and selling them to the ...