A new book by author Cait Flanders shares experience and insights on how she turned her out-of-control consumerism into saving nearly half her income. It’s a common tale of woe — people are motivated more than ever with marketing messages that a certain product, service, or luxury will make life better. Does it?
Check out her consumer decision tree — its a great definitive way to make purchase decisions in a nonemotional, unbiased fashion.
Read her article or better yet, buy Cait’s book:
There is a great discussion at Quora about the secrets of successful business people (and how very similar skills equate to a successful personal life too). Over 75 contributors have sounded in… share your own insights and glean pearls of wisdom from others too.
One of the most stellar (and highest ranking) so far:
… These Principles of Courtship can apply equally to both personal and professional endeavors. Whether you’re looking to land an amazing career opportunity, a key client, or that amazing friendship or relationship, following this basic set of principles will help you court the right opportunities, both in 2014 and beyond. …
It included this great infographic…
Nothing beats insights from those who have walked your path BEFORE you. With SO many changes in our working world, our social interactions, and life “as we know it” — it provides comfort knowing (and being able to avoid the odd issue) when you learn from successful lifestyle business founders.
The latest post from Natalia Sisson at Suitcase Entrepreneur is exactly that – a collection or 48 things learned…
