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What Is Your Why?

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There is no end to the reasons people do and choose as they do. Mainly, they look for a Why that is directly correlated with their happiness , but this rarely seems to be the case. Often, they only see their Why connected with a need. Even worse, connected to something that they are forced to do making their Why even more difficult to obtain, such as a job they don't like to pay for life's necessities What Is The Why You Have? For most people, their Why is about money . "I have to make a certain amount of money so I can have the things I want, or provide for my family, or enjoy a certain status." Think about that.  What can you add to that list? Do you find that most of the items are not all that gratifying? What Is The Why You Want? How can you figure out what your Why should look like? That is different for every individual. It requires a bit of a 'gut check', though. You will need to dig deep. Ask yourself (and seriously take some time to consider the answ...

Being Your Own Boss is a Thrilling Ride, but Buckle Up

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There's nothing more rewarding than being the captain of your own ship, to be in charge of your own destiny. It's one of life's major goals... to Become Your Own Boss .  But what does that mean?  For many people, it's a goal that always seems just out of reach. It just never seems to be the right time. You are about ready for that new promotion, you're expecting the new baby or the money just isn't there to back you up, and so forth. The real problem is that there's no perfect time. Every time it looks like it's the perfect time something else comes along. The car breaks down, the kids need braces, you name it, it will get in your way somehow. The truth is, there's never a perfect time . People don't usually tell you that, but that's the truth of it. When was the last time it was the perfect time to have a major change in your life? Overwhelmingly, the answer is never. The More Important Question. Could you be your own boss? Do you have the t...