Maybe it’s a “Western thing” or how I was educated, but even the name is different: Is it a C.V. (curriculum vitae) or a resume’? Regardless of the name, it’s the first and sometimes the only thing a prospective employer may ever see or know of you. It is your “storefront” and must be representative … Continue reading
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ROI…Return on intelligence
If you’re an investor or saver, we don’t have to tell you what you already know. Bank deposits rates are around 1% (if you’re lucky), and inflation rates are at 1.9%. We find ourselves laughing and yearning for the good ol’ days. Investors have to look for a better ROI (return on investment), but this might … Continue reading
The Wild, Wild West…aka the Internet
I believe we will look back one day at the innovations that changed our lives (within our lifetime) and shake our heads. I believe massive regulation will change the Internet. I believe it has to. Just like in the 1800s, when the freedom of the American West became the breeding ground of legends, it did … Continue reading
The Wolf of Wall Street…no pun intended
After a few jabs in my ribs from friends, my latest article is definitely inspired by the movie release last week! – Scott Wolf Martin Scorsese’s newest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, depicts the sad and dark side of the capitalistic machine. As many know by now, it’s based on the true life debauchery … Continue reading
Two weeks in—how to make your 2014 New Year’s Resolutions stick
I thought I’d wait a couple of weeks to make sure that this article was relevant. We have all made our New Year’s resolutions of self improvement in life, work, love, and finance. With a high probability, these self-imposed goals are a distant memory or on “tomorrow we start” to do list. So how can … Continue reading