Category Archives: The ‘un’ 9-5 mindset

You will live a horrible life and die a horrible death if you work for ‘the man’

Ok, I thought this was kinda funny… I read “Career Success without a Real Job” by Ernie Zelinski recently, and was astounded by some of the facts in his book.  Granted, I have no idea how true they are…and I’m not feeling inspired to do all the research…so I’ll just let you come to your…

What’s so wrong with getting a job?

The fact that you actually clicked on this post really concerns me. Seriously. I’m a bit upset with you, actually. All because you want to know what’s so wrong with a job. Well, if you haven’t heard, “JOB” stands for “Just Over Broke.” Some company will decide your monetary worth, they’ll tell you when you…

The brilliance of Drug Addicts

My friends recently told me about a movie that they saw…I forgot what it was called, but it was a documentary, following around heroin addicts. What struck me is that there was this one woman who would pose as a hooker to get people into bed, and before she did anything, pulled out a badge,…

The Difference Between Work at Home Jobs and Work at Home Opportunities

While going through the employment ads, you’ll see many ads from companies that require fees to get started. If you feel like you’re being scammed because someone wants you to buy into a business, keep in mind that these types of offers aren’t necessarily scams. The company wants to sell you on an opportunity, as…

You need to stop reading and start doing

Many years ago, I was in an acting for film class held by a casting agency in Seattle.  We went around the room talking about our experience in the industry.  One woman really stood out.  She listed at least 15 classes and seminars she had attended, books that she had read, home-study courses she enrolled…

Five ways to Work at Home Without Going Insane

Ah, the joy of being self-employed. Waking up whenever I want, Going to be whenever I want…working whenever I want…That’s what most of us think of right? Well, in actuality, self-Employed folk work harder and longer hours than most people in a traditional job! Why? Why on earth would we do this to ourselves when…

Wholesome Health

This week I’m going to get on you regarding your personal health. No, I’m not a doctor, nor am I going to try and sell you on the latest diet craze. But I do believe in “whole wellness” and if you’re going to make the effort to create income outside of a traditional environment, well,…

The Best Investment…Ever

What can I tell you about investing that you don’t already know? 1) The stock market is volatile: it’s going to go up and down and up again. Drastically. And, within minutes. 2) You should have your money somewhere that it’s earning interest. 3) The safest place is in a bank in a savings account….

Should You Be Self-Employed?

It takes a certain personality to become self employed. You need to have discipline, drive, determination, be willing to fail fast, and regroup faster. The first few business oppourtunities may not work for you. But are you the type that will give in, or learn from your past experiences? If you consider the amount of…

My Mom Makes Me Proud

My parents are of the mindset that people should rely on their jobs and companies to take care of them. My father was a newspaper editor for 30 years, (retired a few years ago) and my mother recently retired from being in the education field. They’ve always tolerated my whims, although, deep down I knew…