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By: The 10 Most Uplifting Songs Of All Time

The 10 Most Uplifting Songs Of All Time — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:46:37 +0000

[...] celebrate its arrival and also provide some motivation during the financial crisis, I came up with this list of the 10 most uplifting songs of all [...]

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:44:29 +0000

@ B. Wilde, yeah, I guess that’s something that’s changed over the last few decades, but I’m not sure why. Maybe the world is just more complicated now, and there are more things to do. The blogosphere alone sure keeps us busy, doesn’t it?

By: B. Wilde

B. Wilde — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:49:20 +0000

What's amazing to me is how pay other people to live our lives. We are so busy working and running around that we don't have time to take care of the house, laundry, yard work, raising our own kids. I don't think there's anything wrong with hiring things out, but it seems that so many of us are busily running around just being busy. My kids sure do seem a lot more capable of dealing with change and being flexible than I am. Hopefully this will stay with them throughout their lives. They will need it. B. Wilde´s last blog post..Parenting Advice - Beware of Halloween Treats

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:30:07 +0000

@ Barbara, I’m not sure when the “good ol’ days” were, but I know they’re not now! With your excavation business, I’m sure you enjoy being free from “the man.”

@ Vincent, I see it more in terms of stability and enjoyment than getting rich. Most people would probably be thrilled to make decent money from a couple of income streams that they have control over. At that point, getting rich seems more like the icing on the cake.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:27:25 +0000

In the book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, he also mentioned that we are getting too specialized and closing the doors upon us. I think getting multiple streams of income definitely help us in getting rich. Cheers Vincent Personal Development Blogger Vincent´s last blog post..How Changing Your Beliefs Can Bring You Success Part 1

By: 8 Reasons Your Dream Job Isn’t At CTU

8 Reasons Your Dream Job Isn’t At CTU — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:19:16 +0000

[...] Once, Chloe went into the men’s room and startled someone. It’s not clear whether he was startled because there was a woman in the men’s room, or because of the astronomical odds that any two people at CTU would use the bathroom at the same time. So before you decide that a job at CTU is full of glory, consider the consequences. Anyway, word has it that CTU has been disbanded in the new season (possibly due to lack of resources). If you want to earn an income online instead, read Why We�re Broke and How To Fix It. [...]

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:14:21 +0000

Hi Hunter - You're right. It's not what it used to be in the "good 'ole days". The days of job security are swiftly going by the wayside. It's no wonder so many entrepreneurs are surfacing and bringing new ideas to the table. Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..A.S.K. Darren Rowse - Problogger - How To Become A Six Figure Blogger

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:58 +0000

@ Maria, the other thing is that even if people had lots of free time, they wouldn’t know what to do!

@ Betsy, independence and self-sufficiency sound like great goals to me. The security of a job is great, but it’s an all-or-nothing deal. If someone loses their job and has nothing else, it’s freak out time.

@ Ari, I guess that’s right – people specialized in hunter/gatherer roles. But if it happened today, people would specialize in hunting a particular type of chicken, or gathering a particular variety of strawberries!

@ Carla, it sounds like you’re off to an accelerated start by seeing the realities of career instability firsthand. I think most people are always dependent on a job, so I’m not sure why you’re saying “better late than never.” Regardless of what you may think, 30 is young!

@ Akemi, I guess most of us can’t relate to the billions of poor people out there today. But in times past, if people were doing a bit better than poor, they did OK. They didn’t need much, and they could make their own shelter, find their own food, etc. A lot of that is because the standard of living was a lot lower. People wouldn’t be happy to live in a house made of animal hides today. I guess that’s a mixed blessing of progress.

@ Steve, unfortunately, even the people who are doing something about it usually don’t make much progress. That’s why I’m interested to hear more about her six income streams in detail. I know she’s done a lot of different stuff, so I’m sure she has some great information.

@ Kathy, sometimes it seems that everyone is making millions, doesn’t it? But then they look so shady and don’t give you any free information at all, so I just run away. Yeah, I remember hearing about that video phone experience!

By: Kathy @ Virtual Impax

Kathy @ Virtual Impax — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:27:40 +0000

You know, I have been running across a lot of people who claim to be making big money on the internet, but other indicators say otherwise! Naomi on the other hand is the real deal, so when she gives a figure, I tend to believe her. (I also believed her when she said she turned on her video phone and her client got to see her working shirtless.) Kathy @ Virtual Impax´s last blog post..Sneak Peak at Wordpress 2.7 Dashboard

By: Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com

Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:53:09 +0000

I just love her writing style. It's quirky and spunky and she gets the point across. Many people I know are shaking in a corner right now because of impending layoffs. They are all dependent on their day job as their primary source of income so they can't afford to lose it. Yet they all aren't doing anything about it. It's so frustrating. Maybe I'll point them to Naomi's post. Steve C @ MyWifeQuitHerJob.com´s last blog post..Starting Your Own Business: Getting Beyond The Excuses