When most people think of careers they think of diplomas. Because when we grew up we were asked what we want to be when we grow up, and the options given to us were, doctors, engineers, lawyers, teachers… And as we moved into high school the question changed to, are you going to college? So either we did, or we didn’t. And if we did we were taught that our professional life was then defined by the degree we achieved, […]
“One day my teacher asked me what I want to be when I grow up. I answered: I want to be happy.” — John Lennon Society shapes us to conveniently fit in designated roles. Since a very young age, we are taught to think a certain way and to conform. We are tested by our abilities to follow rules, take orders, and repeat what we have been told to memorize. Society promises us stability, peace, and freedom. But when we […]
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu It’s undeniable, Americans are facing hardship right now. People are losing their jobs, companies are cutting pay to not cut profits. Families are struggling and bills are piling up. It’s hard to even function under so much pressure and stress. People are stuck at home with no ability to find opportunities and jobs. But at the same time, companies that have dedicated time and money to building remote systems, […]
When looking at success stories it’s easy to spot certain patterns and variables. Everybody is different. Each person no matter how similar, differs on what circumstances life has brought them. But for those who paved their road through the obstacles and persevered through the barriers to achieve success, there were common actions and mindsets that set them apart, each step of the way. Exertus Financial Partners & Insurance Agency’s CEO, Eric Antonio, came from a humble background in the Philippines. […]
Family is the most powerful personal connection you have in life. Everyone can relate to that. But Family Businesses have been dissipating throughout the years. Instead, people get regular jobs, often more than one, as do the rest of their family members, all for the sake of working on building someone else’s dreams while giving up their own. Why? Well, most people just get squeezed in. Most people simply don’t have the chance to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Why? Because their […]
We need money to live and yet we don’t understand it. Most of us just go through life without even realizing that there is something to understand or learn. We know how to pay for things, how to give our money away, we know how much change we need to get back. But is that really all there is? The truth is that the financial system was built to keep things that way. To keep the average people from asking, […]
2020 is the time to start thinking outside the box. I was just reading a New York Times article about the despair graduates are facing entering the market during extenuating circumstances. But to be honest, most highschool and college graduates have been stressed out to enter the market for many years. College graduates have a whole lot of weight on their shoulders with all their debt. Holding a degree that does not guarantee them any success in their chosen profession […]
