Yup, this really happened. A South African government agency paid R40 Million to an agency, who basically setup a $40 WordPress theme. That’s roughly $3 Million U.S. dollars. For. A. Shitty. WordPress. Theme. You’re probably wondering how this could happen. Shortcut: Make sure this doesn’t happen to you Maybe you’re thinking, Well it’s the government. […]
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How can you soothe stress, boost optimism, and make progress towards your goals so that you are truly thriving at work? Try using a visualization strategy. Studies show that visualizations and mental imagery impact attention, planning, and memory. They “train” the brain, helping to boost motivation, increase confidence and improve performance. Our brains cannot tell
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When a deadline is approaching or you’ve got a ton of work to do, do you take a break to help you move toward your goal? For most of us, the answer to this questions is… NO. But that’s not what science is supporting. Research is suggesting that breaks–whether a short walk away from your
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Pregame MVP Dana Corey gives business owners the rocket fuel to reach those crazy, can’t-even-bring-myself-to-think-them, never-gonna-happen goals. Then, she coaches clients to make those goals become the new normal, so they are off tackling their next impossible goals. Dana’s clients are entrepreneurs who have owned their businesses for long enough that they’ve successfully created a
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LaunchCode is a nonprofit organization that creates routes to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. LaunchCode partners with over 300 companies, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, and matches them with job seekers through a unique mentorship and paid apprenticeship program. Located primarily in the St. Louis and Miami
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I freakin’ love summer. People are happier. Life in summer seems light and fresh and just…scrumptious. Perhaps it is because so many people take vacations in the summer. If you are an entrepreneur, you may find summer to be a frustrating jerk of a season that rubs your nose in the fact that you can’t
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In this week’s episode of Past Present, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, the disappearing teen summer job, and the politics of gerrymandering. Amazon & Whole Foods We debated Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion and what this means for the grocery industry. We previously discussed Whole Foods
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