"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.
You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." -Eleanor Roosevelt

5 Ways to attract a following on Twitter

Over the past year I have essentially submerged myself in online activity and absorbed as much as I can. Social media, ezine marketing, widgets, blogs, video marketing, podcasts, ebooks! While Twittering one night I realized never before had I spent so much time learning something that was so much fun. After literally hours spent on [...]

Teaching the Tough Lesson of Delayed Gratification.

December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Kids & Money, Money

Raising kids to be money smart kids will take some direction.  Total Wealth Management’s Jacob Cooper gives us parents some tips on how to do that.

Silver and Gold Decorations on every Money Tree!

Robert  Kiyosaki  is an investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker and inventor. Kiyosaki is best known for his Rich Dad, Poor Dad series of motivational books and other material.  Here he is interviewed by NewsMax.tv and explains how investors can protect themselves from inflation.  Silver is a bargain today he mentions.  He reminds [...]

Shift Happens!

Don’t let this scare you.  Just be aware that constant learning has to be the way we GROW along with the change.

Money Savvy Pig can teach us Adults a few Tricks

December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Blog, Kids & Money, Money

Susan Beacham, founder of Money Savvy Generation,  writes books, curriculum and tools for children.  It  helps Parents and Grandparents teach them how to understand money.  She mentions money management as a critical life skill.  Wow, what a concept!  Remember,  our children may not always do what we say but they see what we do!

Dr. Wayne Dyer and Oprah talk about Your Thoughts and Your Life

December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Advice on Success, Blog, Success

Dr. Wayne Dyer is the author of  Change Your Thoughts—Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao.  He discusses the mans ‘ego’ and what it truly is.   Oprah interviews him on her Soul Series.
This bestseller book reveals modern life lessons from the ancient Chinese book of wisdom, the Tao Te Ching.

Your Business Card is Crap!

December 10, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Advice on Success, Blog, Success

Joel Bauer, author of How to Persuade  People who Don’t Want to be Persuaded is said to be the Greatest Pitch man alive.  I would have to say;  I agree.   An entertainer as well. Using a  business card as a metaphor he explains the difference between Crap and the real thing.  Authentic, effective and real.  [...]

For All of You Budgeting Mama’s!

December 9, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Money

Appropriate is the word for this website and video.  Check out this great way of keeping track of your expenses and budgeting your way to a new financially responsible future. Less stress, more control and a whole lot more HAPPY!   This chicks website is www.budgetmama.com.

The Secret to Budgeting

December 9, 2009 by Crystal O'Connor  
Filed under Blog, Budgeting, Money

What is the secret to successful budgeting?  Well, it’s setting a goal first of all!  It keeps you focused and helps you keep track of everything you spend.  The most important thing about having a successful budgeting system is to be flexible though.  Stacy Johnson with Moneytalksnews.com explains the importance and simplicity of the budget.

The Three C’s of building a Successful Business Blog

Mike Sansone of Converstations.com describes the key to a successful business blog.  He breaks it down into three steps or the three ‘C’s’:

Conversation
Community
Commerce

I find his philosophy valid and  his advice essential to anyone that is attempting to build a loyal client base.  Blogging may not be the fastest way to build a following…but it [...]

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