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Authors for Inspiration
Everyone has a favorite author or two. For me, Lewis Carroll was an author during the time of an industrial sweep throughout England. Jane Austen was a woman who lived in a period of growing economic wealth. Both of these authors lived in times where attitudes and educational standards were changing.
By Heather Wilkins7 years ago in Journal
7 Ways to Maximize the Time You Spend Commuting
When people ask when you're joining the rat race, it sounds like such a dark and unpleasant way to describe working life. If you don't make the most of the time you spend on unfortunately necessary evils like commuting, it's going to feel a lot like a rat race taking part in a city's filthiest sewer.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Journal
How to Start Blacksmithing for Under $50
Will Turner, from The Pirates of the Caribbean. Whenever I try to think of a blacksmith, he's the one who comes to mind. And man, does he have a nice shop. Hundreds of hammers, hundreds of tongs, a giant furnace, and seemingly enough steel to outfit the entire English Navy with fine steel cutlasses and bayonets.
By D.C. Perry7 years ago in Journal
Vocal's Position in Tomorrow's Digital Landscape
Having recently celebrated Vocal’s second anniversary as a platform, I realized that as our technology evolved, so has our management group. Jerrick has matured into a cohesive and talented executive team supported by a network of committed stakeholders, advisors, and investors.
By Jeremy Frommer7 years ago in Journal
10 Best Career Advice Books for Freelancers
"So, the end of month income you have is...how much?" I was showing my mom how much my freelancing career as a writer was raking in, hoping she'd be proud of me. Instead, when I counted every penny and dime, I realized all that I did was embarrass myself in front of a parent who already didn't really believe in freelancing.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Journal
Finding Your Destiny
Trying to build your future career goals in your early 20s has got to be the hardest task in the world. You’ve probably dreamed of being an astronaut or doctor when you were a little kid; but getting to this point in your life, it seems so unreal. You’re either pressured into a career by society, family, or you just straight out have no idea where your life is headed.
By Talia Young7 years ago in Journal
Dofollow or Nothing: Should We Care?
When I started my website, I was crazy about my Google rank. I wanted to be among the top when people searched what was related to my field. I was disappointed in the results. I was on page four. Can you imagine this? After all the struggle. Later I came to discover that I was focusing on the wrong thing thus doing a series of inappropriate activities. Links can help your website rise or fall. And with the right links, you can find yourself on Google’s top 10 ranks. Since Google’s system has evolved in recent years, it only rewards those sites that are relevant, have the authority and are natural.
By Tiffany Harper7 years ago in Journal
5 Ridiculously Simple Hacks to be More Effective at Work
Do you often catch yourself doing nothing at work, even though you have tons of materials to look through? Or find yourself writing a professional resume? If you do, welcome to the club! According to the recent research, around 70 percent of US workers are disengaged from their workday.
By Joseph McLean7 years ago in Journal
