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Why Did I Write an eBook?
Never in my life did I imagine that I would publish a book, of all things. What surprised me, even more, was that the topic was about political and societal problems amongst American youth mixed with satire. (I always thought that my first book would be some super successful, supernatural, weird, fantasy novel for teenagers. Oh well, life goes on.) Usually, I could care less about what is going on in America, since it has all gone to hell anyway.
By Eris7 years ago in Journal
How I Passed Security+ in Two Weeks
Just a note before I begin: This is not a sponsored post and using my advice does not guarantee that you will pass. However, this worked for me and I wanted to share my experience.
By Lauren Anderson7 years ago in Journal
How to Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job
A "side hustle" is something that people have been doing for years but has recently become more popularized with younger generations (like myself). The definition of a "side hustle" is typically any type of employment done in addition to a full-time job. Usually, this means a freelance job that is used to gain a few extra dollars or to start the beginning stages of a potential full-time career.
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Journal
Ten Day Writing Challenge
Day One - Seven Problems with Social Media The social world is a powerful thing in our generation. Unfortunately, it has the power to change people, make them act a certain way or treat others different. Some might make the argument that social media and its short-comings of more harm then good. What's your take on it? Make a list of seven things that you cannot stand when it comes to social media.
By something wilde7 years ago in Journal
How To Jumpstart Your Career Like Warren Buffett and Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg and Warren Buffett are inarguably at the top of their respective fields. As a film director, Spielberg redefined the genre and pioneered the New Hollywood era of film. Rather than the arts, Buffett made his fortune through strategic investments and his diversified holding company Berkshire Hathaway. The career paths of these men could not be more different, but their beginnings are surprisingly similar. Spielberg and Buffett showed great tenacity and creativity at the beginnings of their careers, and it's what set them on the right career path to become the titans they are today. If you want to know how to jumpstart your career, the stories of these two men provide ample inspiration.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Journal
Looking to Set Up a Niche Business? Here’s How
If you have been thinking of going into business on your own or together with a partner then you most likely have conducted a thorough research of the market you want to approach and you have a clear picture of what you want to do. As John C. Maxwell so beautifully said it, anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. That being said, it is very important to make sure you first analyze the climate where your project will come into shape so that you can anticipate the course you will need to take in order to be successful.
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in Journal
How to Find the Correct Search Engine Terms for Your Local Business
Every big success starts with a small venture, one small achievement leads to another and then another. Local businessmen find it hard to produce content that can be distinguished easily as there is massive competition on the web. However, in order to accomplish greatness, a person has to make efforts, learn different skills and techniques, and apply them.
By Riza Sattar7 years ago in Journal
Yes, You Can Be Creative | Part 1
Creativity has been given this reverence of almost divine intervention, which makes it extremely intimidating. But, I'm here to tell you that it isn't as complicated as you think. Even those who feel like they are the least creative people in the world are more than capable at being creative.First off, creativity isn't only art (drawing, painting, writing, music, etc.) Creativity is needed for business, organization, and a myriad of other areas. At its core, creativity is based in logic, and learning how to transfer logic.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Journal
7 Tips for Shooting Solo (The Making of 'Mary Jane')
What do you get if you take a great music track, an ambitious music video, no budget and no crew? Well on paper you should end up with an unwatchable mess, shoddy camera work, and a video that no one wants to watch...
By James Twyman8 years ago in Journal
How to Never Be Late to Work Again
The more I tried to break my bad habit of being chronically late, the more the process reminded me of quitting smoking. Then I realized, that's the because the process is the same. If I could quit smoking, then certainly I can figure out how to stop my endless cycle of always being late. This blog will help you do the same.
By Test8 years ago in Journal
3 Tips for Being a YouTuber
It's 2018. YouTube has had a massive inflation of content creators. You see all these YouTubers going on vacations and enjoying a life of freedom and adventure. You want to be a part of that but have no idea where to start. That's fantastic. You recognize where you are and where you want to be. What steps do you have to take to get there? What tips do you need to get some success? Those are the real questions that you need to answer before you go all in on a YouTube channel. I personally have been doing research on this as I want to become a YouTuber myself. In this article, I'm going to share with you some tips I have learned from studying YouTube channels and listening to creators tell me what they went through to get to where they are now. I'll start with three big things that have helped me prepare to be in the trenches with YouTube.
By Jax Prime8 years ago in Journal
How to Market Your Small Business to Your Local College Students
Every year, college students in the U.S. spend 60 billion dollars, making them a sizable consumer demographic. About 33 billion of this is spent on the back-to-school necessities students usually get before they go to college, but the remaining 27 billion is spent on the food, bars, movie theaters, clothes, etc. in whatever communities they go to school in. (Research by eCampus.com)
By Tyler Buchanan8 years ago in Journal