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Archive for January, 2011

Can you make a difference in the world?

Icon Written by tripp on January 27, 2011 – 10:11 am

Tweet I’ve been involved with non-profits for the past 25 years. When given a chance to make a difference, I’m always willing to jump in. It’s not because I think I’m always the best person but because it provides me with an incredible opportunity to serve and help others. The benefits always outweigh any discomfort [...]

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Dividing the Financial Pie Part 2

Icon Written by tripp on January 25, 2011 – 9:05 am

Tweet by Jim Rohn Others say, “We’re not about to pick up the tab for defense.” Well then, I suggest they go to a place which doesn’t offer defense as part of the package. If one is going to enjoy the benefits, one should pay a share. Now, let me add this: Don’t pay more [...]

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Dividing the Financial Pie

Icon Written by tripp on January 20, 2011 – 8:55 am

Tweet by Jim Rohn I believe real-life economics must be one of the most glaring omissions in our educational system. I say this because in my travels to lecture throughout the world, I constantly run into otherwise well-educated people — doctors, lawyers, top corporate personnel, even entrepreneurs – who haven’t the vaguest idea as to [...]

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The 13 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Money

Icon Written by tripp on January 14, 2011 – 8:39 am

Tweet by Brian Tracy 1. The Law of Abundance: We live in an abundant universe in which there is sufficient money for all who really want it and are willing obey the laws governing its acquisition. 2. The Law of Exchange: Money is the medium through which people exchange their labor in the production of [...]

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Focusing and Acting on Your Dream

Icon Written by tripp on January 11, 2011 – 8:16 am

Tweet by Les Brown Whatever dream you decide to go after, whether it is a family, or a career goal, you must consciously decide that it is your life’s mission. Benjamin Disraeli said, “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” You must go at it obsessively and set high standards for yourself along the [...]

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Can I retire on my hobby?

Icon Written by tripp on January 4, 2011 – 10:11 am

Tweet By Michael Brewster Many people start businesses as a hobby. It is very common. The Feds give a person up to two years to determine if they have a business or a hobby. If the business cannot become profitable within the first two years, the government then determines that it is a hobby. Much [...]

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