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A Question That Every Writer Gets
Now, there are many questions that writers get, like what inspired their story, will there be more books, so on and so forth. But there is always that one question that any writer gets that is just down to who is going to ask it first.
By Carly Mackay8 years ago in Journal
A Short Summary of the Seven Mindsets Discussed in 'The Seven Mindsets of Success' by Sten Morgan
This was a great book and I want to tell you about the author and why you should listen to him. Sten was a successful Financial Advisor at Raymond James but, at 25, he decided to start his own Financial Planning firm called “Legacy Investment Planning.” In just five years, he acquired $120mm in assets. Most people in this industry don’t reach those numbers until they have been in the business 15-20 years, and there are even more who never reach that amount their entire careers. The fact that Sten did this in such a short amount of time at such a young age is practically unheard of. The Seven Mindsets of Success explains the mindsets that he adopted to reach what he calls “Rapid Top-Level Success...”
By Kyle Metcalf8 years ago in Journal
Chronicles of a Parking Warden
Life as a Parking Warden Why would I take this job you ask? It’s in the top four occupations with the biggest hate base. I don’t think anyone plans on being a parking warden. Well for me, the money per hour was tantalising, it was very flexible, and I worked alone, which meant I wasn’t monitored. So really, I could do as I pleased. Everything which gave me time and allowed me to focus on my career and dream.
By Taona Kugom8 years ago in Journal
Signs You Should Be Working for Yourself
There are two types of people out in the career world: entrepreneurs and employees. Employees tend to be the people who work best under the command of another person. They love the predictability of a steady paycheck and tend to fare best when they are doing something routine. While they may complain from time to time, the fact is that they know they fare best in a job.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Journal
The Art of Great Coaching. Top Story - March 2018.
Many managers seem to cringe at the thought of coaching their employees when performance comes up short. I mean, after all, don’t they already know their jobs? Why in the world would they need coaching? I feel like I’m a teacher, counselor, career guru, and sometimes a baby-sitter! I just want them to do their jobs!
By Glenn Harriman8 years ago in Journal
Be a House Sitter (Kind-Of an Art Form)
Man can do it, can woman? (Talking caveman-like.) People find this topic very interesting; are man stronger than women when it comes to actually sustaining an independent way of living? Have you thought about living on your own, especially in NYC for example? Have you wondered what it's like to be able to have your own apartment or house all to yourself and your three doggies? Then, this following advice is for you and only you, but please do share.
By Xandra Breban8 years ago in Journal
101 Words
101 Words Flash fiction has risen in popularity to the point that writers are challenging themselves to write stories in certain word limits. Zero Flash has a limit of 300 words. A few sites do 100 words. It varies depending on what the editors and publishing houses want. 101 Words wants 101 words: nothing more and nothing less. I believe that this is one of the more well-known flash fiction sites as it's one that is mentioned in a lot of writing circles I partake in.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Journal
Can You Write 750 Words a Day?
About 750 Words 750words.com is a very simple site indeed. The goal is to write 750 words per day every day. Members who have signed up before 2013 have free lifetime accounts, but for everyone else, there is a fee of $5 a month which is equivalent to £3.86 a month. They take direct payment through PayPal. They offer a month trial for new members so you can try it before you decide to buy and even if you don't become a full member, you will always have access to your work. I was a member of the site for while before choosing to end my subscription after owning Microsoft Word.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Journal
A Patient Mind and A Broken Soul
Charlotte (Wednesday 3rd September) 5:43 am. That is what time my phone screen annoyingly read when I woke up this morning. Annoying because my alarm wasn't due to go off for another seventeen minutes and I had woken up early for my long day ahead. Despite waking up early it was hard to stay annoyed as my little black kitten Rocky was looking cuter than ever asleep on the pillow next to me. After waking and playing with Rocky for a few minutes I decided to just get up and start my day so I arose from my bed, lazily pulled on my dressing gown and hobbled downstairs to the kitchen. Whilst drinking my heavily sugared mug of tea and crunching on my also heavily sugared cornflakes I attempted to watch the morning news. By this time it was 6:15 and I had an hour till I had to leave, so I decided I had time to make myself look fairly presentable for my first day at work. I opted for my signature 1950s makeup look with some loose curls and a cute monochrome dress paired with dainty black heels.
By Maddison Harmer8 years ago in Journal
