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How to Start a Business with Little or No Money: Lessons from a Teen Entrepreneur

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to start a business with little or no money, you’ll want to read Cameron Johnson’s book entitled, You Call the Shots: Succeed Your Way – and Live the Life You Want – with the 19 Essential Secrets of Entrepreneurship.
It’s a very inspirational and motivational book that chronicles [...]

July 27, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

Handling Stress and Changing Expectations in Marriage

After 18 years of marriage, I have a new wife.  Gratefully, this one’s much better than the old one.  Let me explain.  Before she slaps me.
Last week, my wife and I enjoyed a dinner out to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary.  During the course of our conversation, she made an interesting observation about [...]

July 10, 2010 Family Read the full article →

The Best Jobs for Teens & Young Adults: This May Surprise You!

What are the best jobs for teens and young adults these days?  Given the skyrocketing unemployment rates for young workers ages 16-24, the best career option for young adults may be self-employment…becoming a young business entrepreneur!
According to a new report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, entitled “Understanding the Economy: Unemployment Among Young Workers,”  [...]

July 9, 2010 Be Your Own Boss Read the full article →

What Keeps Your Love Strong in Tough Times?

For those of you who are new to Life Compass, I write on Spirituality, Faith and Ethics every Sunday.  Here’s why.
Have you ever noticed how tough situations can sometimes make or break a person or couple?
Why is it that in times of crisis, some people just barely hang-on and survive, while others grow and thrive?  [...]

February 14, 2010 Family Read the full article →

What if You Had to Give Your “State of the Union” Address?

Tonight, President Barack Obama delivers his first official State of the Union Address to the Congress and to the American people.
Traditionally, presidents give a report on how things are going in America, and what they plan to do to bring changes and make improvements.
This morning, I had a scary thought:  What if I had to [...]

January 27, 2010 Family Read the full article →

Inspired Family Lives Their Dream – Integrating Life and Work

My city, Grand Rapids, Michigan, is abuzz with all the art that is on display in the downtown area as part of the world’s largest ArtPrize, which runs from September 23 – October 10, 2009.
On Sunday, I took my family downtown to see some of the art.  We couldn’t see it all, as there are [...]

September 28, 2009 Family Read the full article →

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