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Career Advice From Famous Gangsters
No parent in their right mind wants their kid to grow up to be a gangster. Gang affiliation comes with a price tag that can involve serious injury, long stints in jail, and even the deaths of family members. Most people also don't look highly upon gangsters, either.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
What It's Like To Be: A Yogi
Kim Stetz has been practicing yoga for over 25 years; after a long and arduous journey, she opened her New York yoga studio Savasana Station in 2014. In a city that never sleeps, she explains why "yoga for tired people" is an essential part of the fabric of her life.
By Rick Schwartz7 years ago in Journal
Top Apps for Emerging Amazon Sellers
Phone and tablet applications can simplify your selling by giving you real-time notifications and access to information however, whenever, and wherever you need it. But what apps and software are worth the price and which will truly help to grow your business?
By Seller's Choice7 years ago in Journal
What It's Like To Be A: Beauty Broker
Melinda Farina has a nose for beauty, and incidentally, she knows what makes a beautiful nose better than most. Known as The Beauty Broker in her industry – the Industry – she works as liaison between those wanting to make a physical change, and the change-makers themselves. In this way, Farina does good for both parties – she keeps a meticulously curated list of the best cosmetic surgeons, and sends clients their way by virtue only of the specific procedures they're most skilled at.
By Journal Staff7 years ago in Journal
Amazon Professional Selling Plan: Is It Right For You?
If you’ve decided to start your own Amazon business, you are probably considering whether to open an individual or professional selling account. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, so we are here to help you consider what is best for your business.
By Seller's Choice7 years ago in Journal
Why Every Kid Should Milk Cows
I grew up on a farm in Ohio in the 1940s. One of my major responsibilities was helping milk the cows. From the time I was six years old, the routine was established. Every morning I arose at 6 am, dressed, picked up two milk buckets, and headed for the barn. I did that whether it was snowing or a downpour. I milked those cows seven days a week, every week in a year. When I arrived home on the school bus in the afternoon, I rounded up the cows, took them to the cow barn, and milked them again.
By Robert Gallant7 years ago in Journal
Distractions and Lack of Motivation
I am very easily distraction. I am also not easily motivated when it comes to things that benefit me. I have a book I bought back in March 2015 that I haven't even finished. I also bought the first season of Dragon Ball a couple of months ago, and I have yet to finish that. Another huge issue I have is that I procrastinate a lot. Everyday I tell myself that I will exercise and be more active. The doctor told me about six months ago I need to be more active or risk becoming overweight. That advice for some reason was not enough to get me motivated. I just started to be serious about exercise last week.
By Warren Johnson7 years ago in Journal
Felons and Finding Jobs: A Cure to Stopping the Recidivism Carousel
America has the highest percentage of convicted felons in the developed world. Right now, around 8.9 percent of all grown adults have been convicted of a felony and served time as a result of their crimes. As a nation, we also have the highest rate of recidivism - also known as the rate of which former felons end up returning to jail for subsequent offenses.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
Tactics Salespeople Use to Make You Buy Things You Don't Need (And How to Counter Them)
When I was shopping for my last car, I drove to multiple dealerships before I found the convertible that I eventually bought. This is a common occurrence among shoppers who want to get a decent deal - even when it has nothing to do with cars.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Life Hacks to Increase Productivity at Work
If you've ever worked in an office, you're probably well aware of the 2 PM slump. If left unchecked, that minor slump can lead to a day-long burnout, or be one of many contributing days to a career-long burnout. In a world where competition is at an all-time high, being unproductive is unacceptable.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Journal
6 Thoughts and 10 Tools for Fueling Demand-Gen with Social Selling
On February 27, 2017 in San Francisco, I presented at the NorCal BMA Marketing Roundtable to a group of 50 marketing professionals on the topic of Fueling the demand-gen engine with social selling.
By Jock Breitwieser7 years ago in Journal