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- Why You Shouldn’t Always Speak Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things lionized more frequently in today’s mass media and general culture than the idea of freely speaking one’s mind. From childhood to old age, we’re often taught that few things should be practiced more freely than your right to speak openly about your opinions, but such ...
Views: 3746 - 5 Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWith the Internet and technology, having a remote workforce which can work from outside the office is easier than ever. And while some businesses have concerns about letting employers out of sight, studies have found that remote workers are happier and more productive. Consequently, more workers ...
Views: 3186 - 5 Ways to Boost Your Brain into Old Age - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWe all know that as we age, we need to take care of our heart, our bones, and the rest of our body by eating well, exercising, and so on. But at the same time, we often do not think of protecting the brain, that organ which distinguishes us from animals. The thought of losing your mind to ...
Views: 2774 - Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Legacy - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangFar too many people spend decades accumulating wealth and assets to protect their loved ones, but do not spend half a day to discuss how these assets should be distributed. A 2014 survey revealed that 51 percent of Americans aged 55 to 64 and 62 percent aged 45 to 54 do not have a will. This ...
Views: 2116 - 5 Science-Backed Tips To Live Longer - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere’s no key to eternal life (yet - scientists are still working on it). However, that doesn’t necessarily mean your fate is entirely out of your hands. By taking particular steps to improve your health that may not necessarily be obvious, you can extend your life by several years. Humans ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Learn the Secrets of Usenet in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you waste too much time on the Internet like I do, you have probably torrented all sorts of files such as movies or other forms of media. But what if I told you that there is a faster alternative to BitTorrent which can also protect your privacy? That is precisely what Usenet is. Usenet is ...
Views: 1819 - 5 Tips To Learning A New Language - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIn today’s globalized economy, you can’t afford to be stuck with only one language at your disposal. Aspiring young professionals and seasoned market veterans alike are coming to realize the importance of mastering a second or third language, and are relying on these key tips to help them master ...
Views: 1770 - 5 Productivity Hacks To Live To Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangWe all have obligations or commitments to fulfill on a daily basis, but sometimes it’s tough just to gain the motivation to do what needs to be done. Let’s face it, we could blame these distractions on anything from technology to adult ADHD, but productivity really comes down to us and the work ...
Views: 1619 - How To Balance Your Chakras - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangRegulating your energetic centers is crucial for the vitality of anyone who wants to remain spiritually-pure and physically-healthy, but few know where to start when it comes to balancing your chakras. Luckily, plenty of resources and expert advice exist to help guide you on your quest to ensure ...
Views: 1614 - Why Your Morning Ritual Can Make You More Productive - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangUg-morning. There’s nothing worse than those first few minutes of waking up. You don’t want to get up, you don’t want to go to work, you just want to crawl back under those covers to dream away the day. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Mornings can be a pleasant time to relax, catch ...
Views: 1598 - 5 Tips on Dealing with CEO Stress - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEveryone likes to admire the freedom which comes with being a businessman, but that freedom comes with different restrictions and responsibilities. Dale Carnegie talked about how a person may start a business in a field in which he enjoys, only to lose that enjoyment as he becomes overwhelmed by ...
Views: 1581 - 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Managing Business Waste - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWaste is a dirty word, and it is negative for reason. Waste is bad for productivity, for the environment, and for profit. The more waste a business has, the more inefficiency it has to wade through on the way to profitability. Fortunately, managing business waste is not as unsanitary as it ...
Views: 1579 - 5 Tips On Using Review Sites To Drive Sales - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangReviews can be a nail-biting experience for any entrepreneur, but in the modern world of Yelp, Angie’s List and Consumer Reporters, business owners must look to review sites to drive sales to their businesses. According to recent surveys, up to 88 percent of consumers check out online reviews ...
Views: 1573 - 5 Tips To Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you’re a smoker, chances are you want to quit. Some 70 percent of smokers want to, according to US News. But if you’re a smoker, chances are you’re also aware of how powerful nicotine addiction can be. Smoking can be unbelievably difficult to quit, and most people require several attempts to ...
Views: 1504 - Why Vaping Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangVaping has seemingly taken over the world, with iconic clouds being blown every which way by people of all ages who have lovingly taken up the hobby. Despite the fact that Vaping is growing in popularity by the day, however, it still often gets a bad rap, especially when it comes to the health ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - How To Become An Electrician - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangWith the costs of higher education continuing to skyrocket on a virtually daily basis, more young professionals everywhere are turning to trade schools to secure a financially prosperous future. It should come as little surprise that more people are turning to careers as electricians, especially ...
Views: 1485 - 5 of the Best Internet Marketing Techniques For 2017 - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangA new year is coming up, and 2017 promises in many ways to be similar to this year. One important similarity is that online marketing will continue to grow in importance, as online shopping continues to grow at the expense of brick and mortar stores. This means that online marketing will be ...
Views: 1473 - Why Good Health Is Important for Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangBusinesses that want to boost productivity need to start with boosting their employees’ health first. Several studies have shown that when people are healthier, they are able to perform better at work. People who eat health are 25 percent as likely to have a higher level of job performance, ...
Views: 1452 - 4 Habits That Make A Bad Leader - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangBeing a leader comes with a laundry list of associated traits. Everything from a sense of loyalty to a risktaking spirit to a family man attitude has been listed as a necessary requirement of leadership. But leadershp isn’t just about the characteristics you do have. It’s also the mistakes you ...
Views: 1449 - 5 Ways a Crisis Can Create an Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things which define a person more than how they react during a crisis. How would Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill be remembered if they had reigned during a quiet era of peace? On a less historical level, terrible events such as Hurricane Harvey or the Las Vegas shooting ...
Views: 1401 - How to Smash Your Next Interview - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangNo one enjoys interviews. You know heading into most interviews that your chances of getting the job are low as there are so many other qualified applicants out there. You feel nervous going in, and yet you have to appear confident and comfortable as if an interview is as easy as your morning ...
Views: 1401 - How To Use Social Media To Background Check Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangWhen businesses bring on new employees, they bring on a new representative or face for the company. What an employee does or says online may come back to haunt a company, especially with the widespread use of social media. You also want to make sure your candidate is who they say they are, which ...
Views: 1401 - 5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do Before 7am - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangA successful entrepreneur doesn’t spend too much time slacking off. After all, in the world of business, hard work pays off. Some of the most successful people have described their morning routines, and they all share a number of striking similarities. Notably, they get up very early, have a ...
Views: 1391 - 5 Online Tips For Creating A Secure Home Office - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWorking from home offers employees greater freedom, better control of their own productivity and greater flexibility in how and when they can get their work done, making it a tempting offer for many offices. However, allowing employees to work from home also comes with security risks that ...
Views: 1386 - 5 Online Tips For Creating A Secure Home Office - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWorking from home offers employees greater freedom, better control of their own productivity and greater flexibility in how and when they can get their work done, making it a tempting offer for many offices. However, allowing employees to work from home also comes with security risks that ...
Views: 1366 - 5 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangMeditation is practiced as an enjoyable hobby and a strict religious practice by millions around the globe, but many still hold doubts when it comes to the benefits of meditation, and are skeptical that it can make a difference in your personal life. The truth, however, is that meditation has ...
Views: 1346 - What Can CBD Oil Do? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangCBD is an increasingly popular trend that has captured the attention of those seeking to relieve pain, anxiety, or even depression. Despite its popularity, CBD’s controversies stem from a lack of rigid regulations. When a drug is not regulated, users have no guarantee of quality or if the ...
Views: 1311 - 5 Ways to Make Serious Money on Etsy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEtsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture. But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...
Views: 1309 - 5 Tips On Getting Rid Of Dandruff - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangScientists aren’t completely sure why dandruff exists, but it remains a nuisance for millions of people every day. Apparently caused by an immune system’s overreaction to a common fungus, dandruff is white dead skin cells flaking off your scalp. The result can be itchy, uncomfortable and ...
Views: 1295 - How To Avoid A Winter Workout Rut - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangEvery active athlete understands and appreciates the hard work necessary to get out of a workout rut; everyone experiences a moment of doubt sometimes, and needs to be pulled back into the fitness world from a rut, particularly in the winter when things become too cold to bear. Coming back from ...
Views: 1292 - How To Relieve Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangBack pain is no joke, and chronic back pain can leave you functionally disabled. Lower back pain is one of the top causes of disability in the world, and one of the top reasons for people to miss work. The widespread nature of lower back pain has been implicated in the opioid crisis. More than ...
Views: 1283 - 5 Tips on Brainstorming with Your Team - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEver since we were children, we have been taught about the importance of brainstorming and thinking up about groups together. Many businesses have regular brainstorming sessions, where workers get together and come up with brilliant ideas to improve the company. But what actually happens at ...
Views: 1259 - 5 Ways to Stay Fit at Your Desk - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangSpending hours a day in front of a computer is now part of almost every job description. Combine that with a commute, meal times, and entertainment, and the average person could spend up to nine hours a day in a chair. It is not wonder people reach the end of their work week feeling stiff and ...
Views: 1252 - 5 Ways to Make Serious Money on Etsy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEtsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture. But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...
Views: 1233 - Why Experiential Marketing Is So Effective - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you’re looking to jumpstart your next ad campaign and attract a wide, young audience of consumers, your marketing department should be looking at experiential marketing as a solution. Unlike traditional media which can present advertising to your audience in a very removed way, ...
Views: 1222 - How Sleep Can Affect Athletic Performance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangAmerica is not getting enough sleep. Thanks to the stress of work as well as our willingness to distract ourselves with screens, the CDC found in 2016 that 1 in 3 Americans is getting less than the seven hours of recommended sleep. And for athletes, seven hours is nowhere near enough. ...
Views: 1201 - Five Hacks to Deal with Procrastination in Business - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangYou know that procrastination is a bad thing. You have heard people say “Never put off tomorrow what can be done today.” You may spend nights thinking of what you will accomplish tomorrow, only for that next day to be another day of not accomplishing much. This constant procrastination continues ...
Views: 1196 - Why Most Passive Income Isn't As Passive As You Think - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangEveryone likes the idea of making money without working, and the idea of passive income taps right into that desire. Some financial websites out there talk of “low-risk” opportunities which can earn you money while only putting up a modicum of effort up front. But there is no such thing in ...
Views: 1193 - Motivation Secrets To Inspire Your Employees - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangKeeping your team interested in their work and motivated to complete tasks to the best of their abilities is a complex challenge for any manager. Most workers in the United States - to the tune of 70 percent - are somewhat to entirely disconnected from their jobs, meaning they’re really not ...
Views: 1178 - How You Know When It's Time To Lawyer Up - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangLike it or not, when you own a business it is inventible that at some point in time, you’re going to need the help of an attorney. It isn’t as bad as it sounds, because not every legal matter means you’re getting sued left and right by every customer who comes along. The bottom line, a lot ...
Views: 1167 - How To Set Up A New Company Properly - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangStarting a small business can feel like a difficult task. While the rules can vary depending on what industry you want to work in and where you live, for the most part, it’s actually a surprisingly simple process that can be completed in less than a day. But you should have a clear idea of what ...
Views: 1151 - Keys To Managing Your Health As An Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 02, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangEntrepreneurialism isn’t known, as a pursuit, for its ample time off. In fact, entrepreneurs are often prided or complimented on excessive hard work, total commitment and unwavering focus. Work/life balance is rarely particularly high on the list of entrepreneurial skills people value. But ...
Views: 1133 - 5 Tips for Hiring a Business Lawyer - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangIf you are starting a business, you are dealing with law. And if you are dealing with law, you need a lawyer. While businesses may view hiring a lawyer as an unnecessary expense, a lawyer serves as a layer of protection shielding you from angry clients, the IRS, and the government. A lawyer can ...
Views: 1126 - How To Increase Your Happiness As Your Get Older - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangAs millions of adults around the globe get on in the years, they begin to work so hard and get so stressed that they find it challenging, or even downright impossible, to increase how happy they are. Growing old shouldn’t force you to suck out all the joy from your life, however; in your old age ...
Views: 1111 - Why Being A Jerk Can Make You More Successful - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangMost of the time, we’re raised alongside of the idea that being a jerk won’t get you anywhere; our children are taught that constantly bickering with one another and mouthing off to their elders will get them in trouble, and social norms often dissuade adults from behaving rudely. There’s a ...
Views: 1089 - Tips on Staying Profitable With Rising Labor Costs - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangStates and cities across the United States have been raising minimum wages in response to pressure from citizens and activists, creating pressure on businesses. But what almost everyone has missed is that aside from the raise in minimum wages, wages for the poor have been rising even in states ...
Views: 1086 - How To Get Started In Real Estate - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangThe real estate industry is becoming the de facto home of entrepreneurs hoping to make it big through hard work and determination, but many aspiring newcomers to the practice don’t know where to begin educating themselves to succeed in the market. Luckily for you, those with the grit and ...
Views: 1029 - If You Want to Be Successful – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2018 from Jeremiah OwyangWe all want to live the dream. We want the fancy cars, big house, no financial worries in the world type of life. The reality is that not many of us actually get to live it. Considering that about 11 million households in the United States fall into millionaire category and there are about ...
Views: 1016 - 5 Insider Tips For Solo Travelers - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangSeeing the world is something that every individual should experience at some time or another, and more people are slowly but steadily waking up to the realization that solo travel is a wondrous experience worthy of pursuing. Despite the growing interest in solo travel around the globe, however, ...
Views: 1013 - How To Get Happier As You Get Older - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Jeremiah OwyangEverybody gets older sooner or later, and trying to stave off the aging process is like trying to stop the sun from rising and setting every morning and evening. Nevertheless, aging can be a difficult process that isn’t always easy to accept, particularly if you’re feeling unhappy and don’t know ...
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