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Advantages of Goal Setting for Success

Goals are something we all have, whether it's a dream career, a healthy lifestyle, or even just completing a Netflix series. However, setting goals and achieving them is an art in itself. It requires a lot of effort and dedication. So, why is it so important to set goals? The advantages of setting goals goes well beyond the interaction of setting and accomplishing goals. It serves to improve how we conceptualize tasks, how we approach them, and how we feel about making progress from small goals to big goals.

Let's find out more about the advantages in setting goals in this article! Read More »

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The Benefits of Being an Entrepreneur to Satisfaction in Life

Entrepreneurship is often considered the ultimate dream for many people, as it offers the possibility of financial success and independence. However, beyond financial rewards, there is a deeper satisfaction that comes from being an entrepreneur - happiness.

While everyone’s path towards ultimate happiness is different, the benefits of being an entrepreneur offer many of the elements that people consider critical to life satisfaction. Let’s explore the happiness of being an entrepreneur, the freedom, creativity, personal growth, impact, and autonomy that comes with it. Read on to learn more! Read More »

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The Demand for Skilled Trades: America Needs Tradespeople – And They Need Them Now!

In today's economy, the need for skilled tradespeople is on the rise. In most states across the country, skilled trade jobs sit empty while potential workers choose to invest in expensive college degrees. Meeting the demand for skilled trades doesn’t look likely unless a dramatic societal shift happens. While that may be rocky for the economy – it could be good news for you.

Read on to learn more about the how the demand for skilled trades is rising and how you can turn that need into your route towards financial and personal success. Read More »

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Do You Have to Go to College? Nope! Here’s Why Skipping College Makes Financial Sense

Over the past few decades, the societal push to get high school graduates straight into college has been strong. And it’s with good intentions too – the belief over these years has been that going to college is the best way to land a high paying job and achieve financial (and personal) success! But more and more, people are asking: do you have to go to college? And is it financially the best option?

The real answer is that, for millions of people, skipping college could be the best financial decision you make in your lifetime! Read on to learn more about why avoiding the college route can benefit your journey towards happiness. Read More »

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What Trade Jobs Are Safe from Automation?

Job security is something everyone needs. The emotional toll of worrying about having a job next week, next year, or in 10 years can disrupt your path towards success. If you’re in the trades and do good work, you deserve to know that dedication is building stability for your future. But in comes robotics and automation and now you’re worried you might be replaced by a machine. So, what trade jobs are safe from automation? And what does the future of automation really look like for everyone?

Read on to learn more about one perspective regarding automation, and why you shouldn’t let it turn you away from starting (or continuing) to work in the trade that called to you. Read More »

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Which Trades Are In the Top Jobs for 2023?

The most two most important parts of achieving success are choosing a path and then putting one foot in front of the other. But making the decision on which path is right for you can be a challenge! Whether you’re looking forward to entering the workforce for the first time, or thinking about making a career change to find something better, knowing the best options can make a big difference. And there are plenty of options for trades in the top jobs for 2023!

Let’s take a look at some of the most in-demand jobs projected for the upcoming year that don’t require a college degree. Read More »