3 Things You're Probably Paying Too Much For

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Gen Yers have distinctly different relationships with money and the things we trade it for than our parents.

Most of us grew up with computers in our homes, and we couldn’t imagine life without things like MP3 players and smart phones.

We’re a part of

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Lessons From The Tiger Mom

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The other morning I finished reading Amy Chua’s controversial book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom.”

You may have heard of the brouhaha that she caused with her tales of Chinese parenting in the Western world.  She offered insight as to why we see so… Read the rest


You Make the Vote: Entrepreneurial Fashion Vs. Bieber's Haircut

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Maybe entrepreneurial fashion isn't quite as big of a phenomenon as the Bieb's haircut, but it's certainly making an impact.

It's been stated recently in the New York Times that entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg has had an influence on fashion; however, if any of you have had the… Read the rest


Ninja Tactics to Combat the Bad Boss

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Gen Y, as you navigate in your careers, you will one day be faced with someone whom you may believe to be the most recent spawn of Satan.

But don’t discount them yet, I understand where you are coming from if you have experienced a… Read the rest


The Dignity in Aid: Let's Rethink Giving Stuff Away

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On April 5, TOMS Shoes held its One Day Without Shoes campaign, an effort to spread awareness about the reality of children growing up without protective footwear.

People across America went a day without their sneakers and heels to understand what children in impoverished societies… Read the rest


New Biz, No Customers?

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You’re good at what you do. Capable, efficient, intelligent and driven.

Now you’ve gotten yourself into a new product or project that has major potential and a lot of people are telling you it’s a great idea.

In a couple of months you crank out… Read the rest


Drinking at the Office Party: How Much is Too Much?

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As we are getting to the fun summer season in the northern hemisphere, I thought it would be relevant to just mention a couple of things about work functions.

Here is the biggest: Your work party is not your friend’s house party. Know the difference!… Read the rest


Juicy Influencers: An Interview with Boris Fowler

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Arizona State University student and entrepreneur Boris Fowler is on a mission to change the way students approach their education through his venture Crayons to Diplomas. Learn more about Boris below.

1. What keeps you up at night?

I wouldn’t say I lose sleep over… Read the rest


3 Things to Conquer for Your Career Breakthrough

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In my book "Pervis Principles" I talk about the fact that something's got to be broken before you can get a breakthrough. 

But this doesn't have to be as intimidating as it sounds.

A breakthrough is simply a break in your current way of being --… Read the rest


Really? 22 Secrets HR Won’t Tell You About Getting a Job. WTF?!

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I came across this headline on Yahoo’s home page yesterday: “22 Secrets HR Won’t Tell You About Getting A Job.”

Apparently this was a guest post on Yahoo, written originally for Reader’s Digest Magazine. Reader’s Digest has some good headline writers; I was immediately intrigued.… Read the rest