Goals can be a great motivator. A goal gives a person something to work for, a purpose, and a reason for continuing down a path when things get difficult. I've heard many motivational speakers refer to it as your, “Why.†Such a goal can be the … [Read more...] about Having a Financial Goal WILL Change Your Behavior
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Does it seem to anyone else that tip jars are showing up in more and more places these days? While I generally have no problem giving a tip to someone working in the service industry for a job well done, it seems harder and harder to determine when … [Read more...] about Tipping Adventures Double Header: Carpet Cleaner and Furniture Delivery
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We all crave acceptance from our friends, our family, and our peers. We perceive the easiest way to gain that acceptance is to be like them. Wear what they wear, drive what they drive, do what they do, live like they live. Image courtesy of … [Read more...] about Are You Trying To Impress People Who Simply Don’t Care?
