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IS MONEY THE ONLY MEASURE OF SUCCESS?

Written on February 23, 2012 by Barb in career, leisure, life, personal finance, wealth

Every job makes a contribution. And doing one’s job enthusiastically and competently can make you a success in any area.

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ACHIEVE YOUR PERFECT LIFE; With Goal Setting

Written on September 12, 2011 by Barb in goal setting, life, video

When fears, and reasons not to start creep in, and they always do, ignore the negative voice that is screaming; what if you fail, what if you can’t do it, what if it’s a waste of time, what if it’s a waste of money. Set the goals and get started.

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Is Holding a Garage Sale Worth it?

Written on June 5, 2011 by Barb in life, make money, values, Yakezie

Our last garage sale was in 2003, when we moved from our former home. At that time I swore I would never hold another yard sale. Seven and a half years later, I gave in.

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THE DOWN SIDE OF NEW ELECTRONIC STUFF

Written on April 18, 2011 by Barb in life, time management

Multiply these headaches with the number of new devices you purchase. Our family is probably on the lower end of electronic device consumption, or at least in the middle range. Yet, without fail, be it a new DVD player, Wii console or anything electronic, there is a large time commitment to getting and keeping it running. This is not my opinion, it is a fact.

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ACCOMPLISH MORE BY DOING LESS

Written on February 16, 2011 by Barb in time management

I never seem to get ahead. As soon as I complete one task, there are 3 more to take its place. Fortunately, I’ve simplified my finances by sticking to a solid index based asset allocation plan. But, the simplification in one area is counteracted in another……I may have added to my responsibilities by taking on another job (teaching Corporate Finance to MBA students)

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PERSONAL FINANCE TIP; Make Money By Following up (Part 1)

Written on February 6, 2011 by Barb in career, goal setting

I was going to be the primary breadwinner for 4 years, and I had NO JOB.

I was so stressed that I remember looking at the grocery clerk in awe and thinking, “Even she has a job!”

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WEALTH IN LIFE: PERSISTENCE LEADS TO SUCCESS (Part 1)

Written on January 6, 2011 by Barb in goal setting, life, wealth

It’s no secret that persistence is a fundamental trait of success. How many times have you embarked on a new pursuit or a project only to give up after awhile because results aren’t forthcoming? Clearly, without persistence and tenacity, success is impossible.

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Foolproof System for New Years Resolutions

Written on January 1, 2011 by Barb in goal setting, life

That article got me thinking. I pondered whether to disclose my no fail system for completing my New Year’s Resolutions or not. In fact, I happen to be a complete success at the New Year’s Resolution endeavor. How do I do it?

I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions

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Why I Have No Budget This Year

Written on November 21, 2010 by Barb in budget, competition, life, values

Another tenet of mine is to live in accord with your values. That means spend your most precious resource, time, in the way that affords you the most pleasure and reward possible.

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Quick Personal Finance Tip-How to Keep Your Finances Organized

Written on November 17, 2010 by Barb in personal finance, time management

I have been reading the 31 Days to a Better Blog (obviously, I’m a bit behind schedule.) for about 5 months now and one of the assignments is to solve a problem for the reader. Although, I of hope that my entire site is solving problems for the readers, I am taking the CHALLENGE.

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