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Tough Lessons That Can Make You More Successful
For some people, success just seems to come naturally. But conquering your goals is something that takes daily commitment, dedication, and a lot of tough learning. Take a look at some of these lessons that can make you more successful, no matter how difficult they may be to learn.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in Journal
Get Yourself Published on Vocal
The first thing you'll notice is that Vocal takes a very minimalist approach to its interface, which is extremely refreshing in the constant glut of the millions of bells and whistles we are faced with in most interfaces. To start...
By Made in DNA7 years ago in Journal
How to Become a Filmmaker in High School
High school is about the time when teenagers start thinking about what they want to do with their lives. Some may already have a better idea than the rest and refuse to wait until they have a college degree in their hand to start practicing their craft. The only way to become a successful filmmaker is to gain experience and the only way to get experience is to make films of your own. This may seem scary and stressful, however. The worry of not being able to get your project done, how to write a script, or just simply not knowing how to start can be disheartening but can be easily beaten. In today's article, we're going to talk about some methods I used to overcome my pre film school anxiety while still in high school.
By Gavin Tovar7 years ago in Journal
DEED: The App That Makes Volunteering Easy
If the best inventions are indeed borne out of necessity, then DEED definitely fits the category. Volunteering in New York, like many cities across America, is a process filled with bureaucracy, tricky timing and complicated logistical issues.
By Rick Schwartz7 years ago in Journal
Habits to Help You Build Wealth
Most of us are concerned about money. Making more, saving more, having more to spend. When focusing on money and how to build our wealth, we might tend to put our energy toward all of the habits directly related to finances: our spending, how much we earn, where we live, etc. These are all crucial considerations to be sure, but there are many important habits to help you build wealth that are not directly tied to your finances. Lifestyle changes can help us learn, be more creative, and be more open to the ideas and potential that can lead to long-term wealth. Habits are the key to building success over time, so make sure you aren’t missing out on these six easy habits that will help you build wealth in the long-run.
By Richard Owens7 years ago in Journal
What It's Like To Be A: Top Matchmaker
Brooke Wise was a rising star on Wall Street. Working at an esteemed financial institution with a degree from the prestigious Wharton School, she felt that something was missing. A kind and intuitive person, she decided to shift gears and turn a hobby into a business; Wise Matchmaking was born. With a stellar reputation, happy clients in cities ranging from Miami to Los Angeles to New York and a successful track record, the married mom of two talks about her life as a matchmaker.
By Rick Schwartz7 years ago in Journal
Evolution of Digital Media
People essentially want to know how they can use the internet to make money, gain fame and influence, or just have their voice heard. The entire evolution of digital media, and every individual technological advancement, is met with the same questions. Sociologically, every new digital platform is viewed through that same lens:
By Jeremy Frommer7 years ago in Journal
What is Room208Films?
The southwestern state of New Mexico has a film industry that rivals the one found in the infamous Hollywood exponentially. New Mexico's film industry created several jobs, saving the state from an economic disaster and drove an intense push to the arts. With T.V. shows such as AMC's "Better Call Saul" and "Breaking Bad" to Dennis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed "Sicario" , the state has a lot to offer. With such high profile projects being filmed in New Mexico, the state is bound to attract young aspiring filmmakers who have their own hopes and dreams. Today we are going to take a look at Room208Films, a startup production company based in Santa Fe who's founders are young college students.
By Gavin Tovar7 years ago in Journal
How to Reach Millions on Social Media
When it comes to promotion I always explain it like this. How can someone buy something if they don’t know about it?! Sounds pretty easy to understand right?! Well imagine how many people I have to have this conversation with. As a Business Management/ Social Media Expert, this is the conversation I’ve had a hundred times. Almost daily. I have one trick up my sleeve that helps.
By Dawn White7 years ago in Journal
Feminism for Women in 1970s Finance Professions
When a group of feminists marched down to Wall Street in the 1970s they were met with something akin to apathy. There was little sympathy in the world of bulls and bears for women's liberation, particularly among the more successful women in the finance professions.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal