Three and half years ago I made it to the campus of The Ohio State University, and more than anything else I was ready to “find myself.” I was not entirely sure what was meant by that, but everything the University had sent in my direction essentially read “Come find yourself,” and I was ready […]

I always thought that sales consisted of finding clients, setting up meetings, and getting them to sign a contract that would eventually make me direct advertising money. It wasn’t until recently that I realized how much more sales can be, and how it can affect every aspect of your business and your life.
The personal […]

“I’ve got some bad news for striking Hollywood writers: Election 2008 is a breakaway hit,” says David Carr of the New York Times in his January 14th article.
It’s the perfect storm. President Bush’s approval rating is almost non-existent. Thousands of young men and women are fighting a war most people don’t agree with. And to […]

My entire life I was sure that there were 5 days in a week, and 2 days in a weekend. However, when I got to college I learned quite quickly that there were 4 days in a week, and 3 days in a weekend.
I am talking about Thursday, what used to be […]

On Monday night my friends and I joined a bowling league. It was a spur of the moment decision, completely not predetermined. It all started a few hours earlier when we just had the seemingly innocent idea to go bowling.

Going into the bowling alley and signing up for the league seemed like a huge throwback […]

According to Dr. Neil Clark Warren women are getting married later in life than ever before, and males aren’t far behind.

To me, this makes perfect sense. I have been in a few serious relationships, but I can’t really imagine getting married, at least not right now. There is so much more that […]

All too often I find myself being asked by my friends, “how did you get that job” or “how did you meet (insert big shot name here).” It isn’t the question that I find amusing; it’s the astonishment that seems to be associated with the inquiry. It’s almost like they’re saying, “You’re lucky you […]

Attempting to sell a product, idea, service or advertisement to someone twice your age is a daunting experience for any young entrepreneur. I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to hone my skills over the past 3 years of college. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Dress appropriately

This means many different things for people. Obviously you dress […]

What brings a smile to your face? What keeps you motivated and engaged on a daily basis? Is happy a state of mind? A superficial state? Do you possess happiness or do you gain happiness? Can happiness be bought?
Is happiness measured by ones ability to vacation, buy clothes, dine expensively, hold extravagant parties, have nicely […]

“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a “transformer” in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and faith to be a transforming leader.”
For the last month I have been travelling. I […]