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Michael Hyatt Blog : Embrace the Concept of “Permanent Beta”

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:11:45 +0000

This is a point that my wife is continually pounding into my head. If I'm being honest, I'm a perfectionist. I'll sit on something, an idea, a product, a service, for months and then eventually give up. Last week she came into my office and lit a fire under me for a project I have been sitting on for a while. I have worked tirelessly to launch it and will complete it tomorrow. This is a first for me! And a relief! It's exciting to see something that has existed only in my Moleskine jump to life! Sure, it'll have issues, and I'm sure hiccups along the way, but nothing that can't be fixed! Jason Fried from 37signals says that "Inspiration is perishable." It has an expiration date and will go bad if you don't act on it NOW! Great post!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Book Notes: Interview with Andy Stanley

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:54:11 +0000

Mike, great interview! I too listen to Andy's leadership podcast and absolutely love every minute of it. I have to admit though, that I have never read one of Andy's books. I would love the opportunity to read The Principle of the Path and say that it was my first Andy Stanley book! Without reading this book I can tell you honestly that I am discovering this principle simply by living my life on purpose. My wife and I make financial goals together, life goals together, and individually we are making goals to get to certain places, or achieve certain goals. Already, this view on life is taking us from humble Harrisburg PA where our families have lived for generations, to Wilmington, NC, paving our own way and living life on purpose. Although I am young, I am excited to have learned this principle and look forward to where it will take me through the coming years.

Where You Are Now : Don't Pay Attention to Your Neighbor

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:13:06 +0000

Agreed! Cash is the way to go!!

Michael Hyatt Blog : Help Randy Land His Dream Job

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:37:53 +0000

Vote submitted! Great video and awesome way to hire!

Where You Are Now : If You Lose Your Job, Create One

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:25:32 +0000

Blake, welcome back! And thanks for the compliment! Lindsay and I have not been updating here as frequently as we would like, but we get one post out every week or so. Anyways, YES!! Self employment is the WAY to go :-) I'm actually submitting my letter of resignation next week to my current employer and will be self employed come July 1 of this year! So excited and nervous! Any ideas on what you would like to do in your own business?

Where You Are Now : Revisiting Credit Card Debt

Tue, 5 May 2009 11:42:55 +0000

yes sir! once you get motivated and see what paying it off looks like (and feels like) you will be HIGHLY motivated to stick at it no matter what!!

aaronaiken/blog : Risk?

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:21:05 +0000

agree and glad you have a use for it! i know i do... :-)

Where You Are Now : Ways I save money while attending school

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:08:29 +0000

Piter, thanks for stopping by! Yes, this is a hobby of ours, glad you like it!

aaronaiken/blog : Starbucks #VIA Ready Brew Trial - Not Bad

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:41:31 +0000

Wow, I\\\'m not sure what I would do if we didn\\\'t have Starbucks in our area!! So sorry to hear that! I\\\'m sure you can order some VIA from the Starbucks website though...worth a try :-)

Where You Are Now : WYAN Radio Ep 13 - Credit Cards Are Not Your Friends

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:17:08 +0000

stephen, not sure what type snake it is....sorry! I'll see what I can dig up. And NO!!!!!!!!!! I do not have a credit card for dire emergencies! That is what my emergency fund is for and that is why people should have no less than $1000 in an emergency fund. If it is a life threatening emergency, I'm sure that the people who will need to be paid will understand if you can't pay right away (due to a problem with your debit card or whatever). Credit cards are not to be used for emergencies! Hope this answers your question.

aaronaiken/blog : Kindle 2 - Just Ordered

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:26:15 +0000

lol, not sure if I can wait that long! nice try though :-)

aaronaiken/blog : St. Michaels, Maryland

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 15:27:06 +0000

Lol, which set did you want to comment on?--Aaron Aikenwww.aaronaiken.comSent from my Crackberry
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Where You Are Now : Emergency Fund - $1,000 In The Bank

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:21:06 +0000

Especially when you don't have to use debt to get out of the emergency!!�

Where You Are Now : WYAN Radio Ep. 8 - Free Software, TV, Movies, and Radio

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:26:05 +0000

Yes, Fancast is another good one. Thanks for mentioning!--Aaron Aikenwww.aaronaiken.comSent from my Crackberry
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Where You Are Now : 10 Easy Ways to Make Your Financial Future Better than Yesterday

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:40:04 +0000

Prudence should be the word of the year for the world. If everyone stopped using debt and started to build up savings.....that would be amazing! Taking responsibility for your actions is also another problem that we are dealing with, and I'm afraid that root is very deep.Thanks for stopping by and for keeping the conversation alive! From: IntenseDebate Notifications