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Are you wasting time that you could be spending earning income? How can you maximize your time and energy? To build your wealth, you must also make decisions that free up your time and energy, things women tend to give away too easily. In We Should All Be Millionaires, Rachel Rodgers gives advice on how to reclaim your time and energy. Keep reading to learn how to maximize your time efficiently, as a woman in business.
What’s the key to being a good business leader? Why is sticking to your core purpose and values essential for leadership? Identifying your core purpose (what Bill George calls your “True North”) and ethical principles is essential for becoming an effective leader. These two factors will help you stay grounded and humble during your time as a leader. Keep reading to learn how to be a good leader in business, according to Discover Your True North.
How did Jennette McCurdy recover from bulimia? What led her to bulimia in the first place? Like child star Jennette McCurdy, many people around the world suffer from bulimia. For McCurdy, hers began as a result of her mother restricting her calories when she was a child, but McCurdy had a hard time believing her mother was harming her. Discover the tremendous story of Jennette McCurdy’s bulimia recovery, as described in her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died.
How did Alexander Hamilton influence the US Constitution? What part did he play in the Revolutionary War? Hamilton was one of George Washington’s most trusted allies in the Revolutionary War. As noted in Ron Chernow’s biography of him, this led to Hamilton becoming an admired delegate at the Constitutional Convention. Continuing reading to learn about the relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, the Constitution’s beginnings, and post-war reconstruction.
What is the marginal value theorem? Why is technology so distracting? To explain technology’s impact on interference and the brain, The Distracted Mind by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen looks to the marginal value theorem. The MVT is used to examine food habits in animals but can be applied to humans’ excessive use of technology. Find out more about the marginal value theorem here.
Do you want to take your career to the next level? Do you have a core purpose? Your core purpose is your overarching goal for your career and the “why” behind everything you do in your leadership journey. In Discover Your True North, Bill George examines why a core purpose is important for those looking for a management position in their career. Continue reading to learn how to identify your purpose and set your career on the right path.
What are the contents of Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Papers? Why did he write the Federalist Papers? The Federalist Papers are known as Hamilton’s best-known piece of work. They consist of 85 essays that describe, in detail, what each clause of the Constitution states so that it wouldn’t be misinterpreted. Let’s look at why Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers and the impact they had on America at the time.
How did Debra McCurdy help her daughter Jennette become a star? What was Jennette McCurdy’s relationship like with her mom? Jennette McCurdy’s book I’m Glad My Mom Died describes the relationship between her and her mother as toxic. Her mother did everything possible to ensure Jennette would be a successful actor but sacrificed crucial parental qualities in the process. Keep reading to learn more about the difficult relationship between Jennette McCurdy and mom Debra.
Why is technology a distraction? Why are people so vulnerable to technological interference? The Distracted Mind by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen argue that the Information Age increased our susceptibility to interference. They also explain this increase and warn about the harmful effects of this uptick in interference. Keep reading to learn how and why technology is a distraction, and why anyone can fall for interference.
Do you have to choose between being wealthy and having an average lifestyle? How can you upgrade your life? In her book We Should All Be Millionaires, Rachel Rodgers says that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your lifestyle in order to make more money. In fact, she says you should upgrade the way you live so you can earn more money. Let’s find out how to upgrade your life and stop worrying about saving money.