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These are just some of the startup costs you should never try to cut. 1. Your Product Your product is your main offering. This is the ultimate factor that determines whether your company will succeed or whether it will fail. Put as much money as possible into your product because cutting corners will reduce the attractiveness of your offering. That doesn’t mean you should make stupid spending decisions, but it does mean that your product, and the prototype, should get the absolute best money can buy....

For many people, their home is their largest asset, so when they sell, they want to maximize the return. Though there can be some forces out of your control that affect the price you get for your home, there are plenty of issues you can control. Here are six steps to help you get the most money from your home. 1. Price it right One of the most important factors in getting a good price for your home is to price it right, which doesn’t necessarily mean to price it high....

They Can Have Difficulty Eating Breast cancer patients, like all cancer patients, benefit from a balanced diet that helps them to strengthen their bodies and immune systems and to heal up from surgery. Women know that this is the case and will try to eat healthy as much as possible. However, side effects of cancer treatments — such as nausea, mouth sores, fatigue and constipation or diarrhea — can make good nutrition an ongoing challenge....

1. When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut. What we can learn? It’s okay to shoot for the stars. There’s something to be said for taking on big, huge goals. While being shot to the moon in a rocket most likely isn’t in the cards, there are other big, audacious, hairy goals that you can accomplish. Take the chance and do it. Your six-year-old self will be proud....

There are a number of thinking patterns that are really counter-productive and can lead to depression, even in people who haven’t had previous problems with their mental and emotional health. It is important to identify these bad patterns as soon as possible, and work hard on making a positive change. 1. Jumping between two extreme ends of the emotional spectrum A classic sign that you are on the path leading to depression is the inability to see the complexity of each situation, with grey areas and a number of potential drawbacks, but positive outcomes as well....

Having a distinct personal style is not just important for a good first impression. It is also about approaching each day with confidence. Wardrobe has a lot of impact on how you feel and on your level of trust. You will perform well if you are comfortable. When it comes to the wardrobe, you need to create a balance between what you like and what looks good on you. Here are some tips that can help in finding your personal style....

Step 1: Make Your Bed I totally just added another chore to your list, but, hey, trust me on this one, making your bed actually can do a lot more good than you think. Making your bed in the morning is actually the perfect step to take when beginning your day. Fluffing those pillows, and straightening up your sheets has been proven to make people happier, and to be honest, being happy is exactly what we all need at 6:00 in the morning!...

Like vitamin B12, which is found in meat, calcium is another substance that is thought to be extremely hard to find in a vegetarian diet. However, the great news for everybody–veggie lovers, vegans, and meat eaters alike–is that there are various vegetables out there that contain outstanding measures of calcium. Besides just giving us this crucial mineral, vegetables have an abundance of other medical advantages. Here are just six of the delicious vegetables that can help keep your teeth healthy by increasing the amount of calcium you are getting every day....

Wisdom has a close relationship with sight-related words: foresight, insight, hindsight, reflection, enlightenment, visionary, etc. The wise person is able to see beyond the small issues and find a larger perspective; that is why they are so fascinating and useful. Telling your problems to a wise person will result in a solution that you might have not been able to think of, because you are too concerned with your own problems (which, in the scheme of things, are small)....

Happy clicking! 1. Digital Photography School Considered one of the best learning hub for photographers and graphic designers, DPS covers shooting tutorials, camera and equipment and post production, all for free. The website is full with several regular updates from novice to advanced levels together with great explanation and examples. With the in-depth newsletter they provide, DPS also serves several bonus tips and tricks in the email that are not always on the blog....

Job Loss – the financial emergency we often encounter first From our first fast food working days to the jobs we plan to continue throughout our careers, job loss is one of the most prevalent emergencies–and losing a job is an emergency everyone should plan for and plan accordingly. Even a 16-year-old working his or her first job should plan to become unemployed. The reasons people lose jobs vary widely, but a simple plan involves saving at least one month’s pay....

Whether you love the glitz of Hollywood or consider yourself simply a film buff, there are a number of ideas to make your movie-themed wedding a dream come true. 1. Admission-Style Tickets This can be done for the save the dates, wedding invitations, and seating chart—really any detail that involves information on paper. It is a simple and fun way to tie in the theme without going over the top....

Couple of weeks ago I finished my book from Brian Tracy, No Excuses!: The Power of Self-discipline. There was a clear sentence that stated: “…life is a test that shows what’s hiding inside of us. Wisdom is grasped by loneliness, learning, and thinking, but the character is built only by connection between people, when we are forced to choose between different opportunities and temptations.” 1. Wisdom I experienced a few months of loneliness, and this sentence felt like putting lens on a visually impaired person....

To define the actions of successful people, John Paul DeJoria, the billionaire behind brand names such as Paul Michell hair products and Patron tequila, explains what a ‘successful’ person is: “Successful people do all the things that unsuccessful people don’t want to do.” Success has elements attached to it from hard work, determination and perseverance. It goes beyond the desire to be successful and reaches in to taking action to make a difference....

But is following really all that bad? We don’t see many books or articles written on “followership.” Not many people are interested in becoming better followers. The very notion strikes at our sense of autonomy and self-respect. Why would we want to learn how to follow people? What good would that do us? Well, I’m glad you asked… 1. Following Helps You Learn More Followers are learners. The more you follow, the more knowledge you gain....

We’re often told that video games are unproductive, unhealthy wastes of time. People who say that kind of stuff need to leave. Here, SourceFed’s Joe Bereta and Lee Newton discuss seven health benefits playing video games can give you. Make sure to use these next time someone tries to lecture you about gaming! 7 Health Benefits of Video Games | SourceFed

1. They will listen more than they speak “There is a difference between being a leader and being a boss. Both are based on authority. A boss demands blind obedience; a leader earns his authority through understanding and trust.” – Klaus Balkenhol This is a sacred code of being a leader, to listen and absorb details. Such shows wisdom and leadership over folly and followership. By paying attention and listening, more leaders can be rationale and act decisively rather than impulsively....

These people are humans just like you and me. I know the word “superhuman” is often bandied around when talking about people like this, but they are still flesh and blood, However, these people have a mindset about time management that takes them beyond average. It takes them towards excellence and that is where the difference between being average and being super-successful is. It’s nothing to do with genes or talents....

There is a lot to be done in this area so if you think this is for you, maybe it is time to go for it. Most security training programs can be started right after High School. This is especially a great career move for those that are not feeling the more traditional route of College, and like hands on experiences. Or maybe you are just looking to change your career field....

So, you have a big dream, a brilliant idea, a flash of insight, for a new and improved or never before done…something. How do you put it into action? Concept to Completion 1. Determine what need it fills There has to be a need for your idea. Are you creating or inventing something new that fills a need people have? Have you thought of a new or better way to solve an existing problem?...