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5 Things Your Local Coffee Shop Barista Wants You To Know
It's no secret that in the United States, we love our coffee. We love our coffee a lot, in fact; so much so that in 2017, about half of the population (about 150 million Americans) drank espresso, lattes, cappuccino, or iced/cold coffee. There are currently 24,000 coffee shops across the country, and even more baristas at those shops to get you a morning cup of joe or craft you a latte. Sure, they greet you with a smile and a hot coffee, but do we really know what our baristas are thinking? Here are five things your local coffee shop barista wants you to know:
By Darien Walsh-Levi8 years ago in Journal
Confessions From a Bridal Stylist
It's the most important day of your life... so far. Every bride believes she will never have another day so special. While that is partially true, I wasn't allowed to point out the average bride is in her early 20s. She has many milestones ahead of her. Her wedding day will always be special, but bigger days are coming. I was forever silent about the years to come, and much more, until now.
By Elizabeth Godfrey8 years ago in Journal
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
