Archive for July, 2009

Is your business getting down?

Monday, July 6th, 2009

This is a thing you might not realize. Things are going up and your business is going the same way. Things are going up and you are still selling the same thing, saying the same thing, selling the same number, and doing the same thing. An article I found might make you realize that you have to measure your business relatives to the “world” outside your business. The article takes the job of financial adviser as a good example, but you will find out that the concept works for any job or business you are doing. It is a good way to measure whether your business is going better or worse. If the variables or forces in the industry have been changing while you are still at a stagnant, you should be careful for your long-term survival.

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Do you really need to know your future?

Monday, July 6th, 2009

We are often curious about how the future will be. If you think you need to figure out how it will be, think of your last decade of life and the big obstacles you have faced. As written in an article I found, and I like it so much for my inspiration, knowing your future would just end you up with doing nothing. If you know what difficulties you will face, will you take the path? If you know you will die at 40, will you choose to be born? If you know your business will not go well, you would just give up before starting anything. You will never know that you would learn from mistakes. They are experience you can’t buy. Get the point? I suggest you read this article. It really changes my way of thinking. Read here.

Think negatively is sometimes good

Monday, July 6th, 2009

This is an interesting article that talks about the power of negative thinking. Despite the fact of how often we hear about the contrary, negative thinking apparently has its own advantages. If you have tried about being positive and still can not get a clue, maybe you should read this for your reflection. The writer writes that positive thinking alone doesn’t work well for his success. Negative thinking is somehow needed to help us recognize the reality. There is reality we should accept and admit before we can make appropriate action. If we are just thinking positively all the time, the “negative” reality might just be burdened and hidden. The point is that we have to face reality before we can go further. Read more about this inspiring writing here.

Work as your passion

Monday, July 6th, 2009

This is something we have heard since long time ago, though not everyone agrees with that and some even get confused. This article again talks about working in fields you love. It is said that we will likely to achieve more success and be happier when we are doing something we are passionate about. Passion will make you work harder without much burden, give you the power to deal with any obstacle, and take you to success. I know the last one is hard to understand. But as I read in this article, many people keep doing things they don’t like to get a good paycheck, and later wonder why they are still never satisfied. In fact, doing things you don’t like is a big boundary to achieve success. Read here for more explanation.

The others also contribute to your success

Monday, July 6th, 2009

We often hear that success is our own achievement, we make it our own, and that success is mostly about how far we can keep getting up from failures. This article is trying to remind you of the process to your success. If you look carefully, you are never alone in the process. There must some people that have dedicated some time or effort to help you, there must be a lot of help along your way. When you fail, the others will cheer and motivate you. When you don’t know where to go, the others will help you find out. Even as simple as a companion at your bad time is really a big remark. Many people help you go through all the obstacles. Read more in the article to be more grateful.

Thankgiving and its history

Monday, July 6th, 2009

The Thankgiving day falls every 22nd November. It’s a national day in US. The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving is usually associated with big meals, pumpkin pie, turkey, parades, and sport events. It has a long history. I found an article that describes Thankgiving and its history so well. I think it is good if you understand what you celebrate routinely every year. There is history from early Thanksgiving, which was actually held at Canada in 1587. There is also some explanation about the American history of Thanksgiving, which had something to do with the nation’s independence. It is day to reflect and be grateful. Read this article to find out more about Thanksgiving.

Buying unfinished home

Monday, July 6th, 2009

This article gives me good idea about buying home: to buy unfinished homes. Unfinished homes imply many unfinished jobs and rooms and inflexibility in home designing. But the article I read suggests that it is actually a good way to save money. By buying unfinished home, we can keep lower monthly mortgage and initial investment. The great next thing about that is that we have more left money to buy a larger foundation. However, there are also some points you have to consider. Like I wrote earlier, unfinished home means there are roof, plumbing, electricity, or else that have to be finished. You have to check how much money you need to finish them. Read this article for more considerations about buying unfinished homes.

Choosing the right neighborhood for real estate investment

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Choosing an investment instrument is a hard decision that needs many considerations and aspects to look at. It can gain you a lot or risk you too much, depend on your choice. Real estate is a big investment, you know. Even though you’re not living there, you need a good place for your investment to grow. Well, I found an article that might help you to filter the criteria of “good” and “bad” real estate. The overall process is just the same as if you would buy a home for your family. Deeper look to the environment and price comparison do matter too. Do some market analysis and check the growth opportunities. This article has some great tips you can follow to choose the right neighborhood. Read here.

How to make house move easier for kids

Monday, July 6th, 2009

New house is new environment, which might take some adaptation until you can feel at home again. For kids, it is even harder since they don’t understand much the reason of why they have to move. Do you know that moving to new homes can even be a traumatic experience to them? That’s why, as Evan Sage writes in an article, you need to make a proper deal with them about the moving. Your own feeling is really important too. If you are stressed, don’t expect them to easily adapt to the moving. In his article, he provides you with some tips you can follow if you’re planning on a moving. Notice that the process is started soon after you plan, because you would have to include your kids in the process. Read the tips here.

Choosing your first home

Monday, July 6th, 2009

First home is first experiment, usually is also the home you really consider and adjust to your fund. An article I found provides some guidelines about choosing your first home. Don’t let it be a trial and error experiment, you have to decide well since they will affect your long-term loan, future financial flexibility, and future costs. Make some investigation, choose the right agent, and ask for some help if you get confused or not sure. Check the surrounding and future development to see if anything might bother you later. Well, first home might your first big money spent, it is not an easy decision. You might also ask for some advices from people around you to get consideration. Read this article for your guide.