by Silas Grant – Change is a challenge. Most of us recognize the need for modification, but we are subjected to using only the things that we know and possess, to produce a result that we’ve never had before. How can you experience a better and different result, when you’ve never experienced it before? If … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone for your support of this website in the first year. The idea behind the site came about as I sat back and thought about how my circle of friends could benefit from connecting and working collectively. The site has taken off beyond my circle and it’s my hope that people are … Continue reading
When: Thursday January 2, 2014 @ 6:05 PM Where: International Graduate University Address: 1325 D St. SE Washington DC 20003 Attending this information session is mandatory. To enroll you must meet the following criteria. > Must be a DC Resident (you must present identification with your name and DC address, such as your unexpired driver’s license or … Continue reading
Story provided by AARP – It’s the kind of news story that makes national headlines every year or two: A person of seemingly modest means secretly amasses a small (or not so small) fortune while leading a frugal lifestyle, only to reveal that wealth by giving it all away to charity. The latest jaw-dropper came from 98-year-old … Continue reading
Story provided by Forbes – Today is my first day at a new job. This is only my third job change in almost 20 years. The second one didn’t really count since the century-old firm I was at dissolved and I didn’t have a trust fund to retire on when it happened, and I didn’t win … Continue reading
Story provided by Business Insider – In July, the rapper and business mogul Jay Z partnered with Samsung to release a new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” by giving away 1 million copies to the first Samsung mobile users to download a free app. The deal netted Jay a cool $5 million in sales and a platinum … Continue reading
Story provided by Business Insider – What happens when tech geeks go to prison? It’s probably not a question that gets asked around your office every day. But it can happen. A Microsoft executive was charged with insider trading last week, for instance (although he does not face prison time). Shawn Hogan and Brian Dunning, former eBay affiliate … Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur – As an entrepreneur, I can tell you that starting, running and building a business goes well beyond skill, dedication and knowledge. Entrepreneurs and other business leaders must have tons of creativity for remaining relevant, for cultivating client relationships and for overcoming obstacles. And when we get too close to … Continue reading
Story provided by MillennialCEO – Every year around this same time we take a step back to enjoy the holiday season with our family. While we all have slightly (or vastly) different rituals, traditions, activities and beliefs; this is the time when many businesses slow down just long enough for us to reflect. One … Continue reading
Story provided by The L.A. Times – On April 3, 1988, the Los Angeles Times Magazine published a 25-year look ahead to 2013. This year, USC professor Jerry Lockenour is using the series of articles in a graduate engineering class he teaches. Check out the original article here. Continue reading