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8 Solid Ways to Give Yourself a Better Chance to Graduate with Honors From College or Graduate School
Graduating with honors from college or graduate school may seem like a daunting task, but actually, you can put yourself in a good position to achieve this accomplishment. Even if the class lessons are difficult, you can set yourself apart with these simple steps, as well as giving your best effort, of course.
How to Successfully Approach Value Investing and Screen for Individual Stocks
Are you interested in investing in stocks, but don’t know which companies are going to be around in the next ten years?
Do you want to save and grow money for a long-term goal, such as retirement, or your child’s college education?
Have you heard of the different styles of investing, but don’t know which is best for you?
2 Major Factors to Help You Easily Get a Higher Credit Score Within a Few Months
Are you new to having credit, without having any credit cards, auto loans, or mortgages? Or do you have “fair” credit, but not much credit history? If so, it is very possible to get a “good” credit score within a reasonable period of time, say 3-6 months . . .
Why You Should Avoid Fad Diets: The Best Way To Lose Weight and Enjoy Better Health
. . . We learn about the low-carb diet, the Mediterranean diet, the caveman diet, the intermittent fasting diet, the keto diet, the vegan diet, and the juicing diet, among others. So how do you know what works, and what is a trend that you are being sold on? . . .
22 Low-Cost Ways and Free Places to Go Out and About on a Budget
It’s easy to splurge at restaurants, movies, bars, clubs, and for expensive coffees, to name a few excursions. In order to help you spend less money in this way, here are lists of low-cost activities and free places in which you can partake . . .
Educational Online Games: A Helpful, Yet Still Fun, Alternative to Video Games For Today’s Youth
Are you tired of seeing your kids play video games that they don’t really learn anything from? Do you wish that there were fun ways for them to be educated about problems that they will need to work through as adults? . . .
Senior Activities: What to Expect as a Resident or Volunteer at a Senior Community
Are you a senior who is currently looking for a community or assisted living home at which to stay? Or are you a prospective volunteer, wondering what goes on at such a facility? . . .
Youth Personal Life Area: 5 Important Areas In Developing Good Skills and Perspectives
The personal area of a child’s life is a very important one regarding his or her growth and development. It is essential for the youth to learn skills and develop good attitudes to work with throughout his or her life . . .
Volunteering: An Easy Way to Gain Experience, Skills, References, and More Benefits
Do you feel like you’re missing purpose in your life? Do you want to have the opportunity to help others more? Would you like to gain skills and experience in the process? A great way to accomplish all of these goals is by volunteering . . .
Teen Leadership: Learning About the Qualities of a Leader
For teens to develop into successful leaders, it is important to learn everything that goes into effective leadership. One of the main areas that they must find out about is the qualities of a leader, and what each trait encompasses.
Mystery Website: Your Questions Answered For 3 Or More of Your Key Life Areas
Are you looking for knowledgeable sources of fundamental information on how to approach different areas of your life? Maybe you would like to eat healthier, but don’t know what types of food to have on a regular basis . . .
Building Our Community: A Valuable Lesson in Cooperation
Years ago, at a previous position, I worked as a program director for a community center in a low-income area. The center had a work program for teenage youth to earn income while working on property owned by the nonprofit organization that managed the center. I was asked on one occasion to supervise the youth . . .
Learning From Sports
I grew up loving and playing basketball in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Among my favorite professional players to watch were Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan. All of these players were very talented, but what helped them to become such great players, was that they built their games on the fundamentals of the game.