Archive for the ‘Success’ Category
Reflecting back on 2008
Posted by: vikdulat on: December 31, 2008
- In: Life| Success
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2008 was a very good year for me. After graduating, with a bachelors in accounting, I went out into the real world and started working full time. I also made it my goal to read a lot of books. In total, I read over 50 finance related books. My favorite was 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy [...]
What we can learn from NBA superstar Lebron James
Posted by: vikdulat on: December 17, 2008
- In: Success
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If you are a basketball fan, you should know who Lebron James is. If you do not, something is wrong with you or you’re living in a rock. If you are not a basketball fan, you can click here for all the info.
So that you know who Lebron James is, let’s see what we can [...]
8 things I have learned at work
Posted by: vikdulat on: December 4, 2008
There is no such thing as a small mistake. This hols true especially for accounting. If you add an extra zero to an invoice or a number, it can totaly change the transaction. (For example, 100 can become 1000 by adding a zero)
1. It’s all about about organizing – I use folders, trays, label makers [...]
Google tops list for best companies to work for
Posted by: vikdulat on: November 22, 2008
- In: Success
- 2 Comments
Fortune Magazine has released the best companies to work for:
Here are the top 10:
1. Google
2. Quicken Loans
3. Wegmans Food Markets
4. Edward Jones
5. Genentech
6. Cisco Systems
7. Starbucks
8. Qualcomm
9. Goldman Sachs
10. Methodist Hospital System
I am not surprised that Google is # 1 but I was surprised that Quicken Loans was ranked # 2. Surprisingly, Quicken Loans [...]
10 questions for Ted Turner
Posted by: vikdulat on: November 19, 2008
I found this video on the Internet. It is an interview with Ted Turner, the found of CNN.
Click here to watch the video
He has some great answers for the 10 questions that were asked by readers. Enjoy!
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Using Facebook and Twitter for your blog
Posted by: vikdulat on: November 11, 2008
I am sure everyone of you has a facebook account. The best way to utilize facebook to the fullest to link your blog to it. You can import notes from your blog, using your RSS feed. I will be doing a tutorial shortly on how exactly to do so stayed tuned.
Also, your twitter updates can [...]
50 Reasons Why Life is Good
Posted by: vikdulat on: November 6, 2008
So I was about to go to sleep last night and I thought back to my post earlier about 5 things everyone should do everyday. I was reflecting on my day and thought to myself: Life is really good. So I compiled a list of why my life is good. I am sure you will [...]
Following your Dreams
Posted by: vikdulat on: November 3, 2008
- In: Success
- 2 Comments
Here is a great quote that I came across:
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; We must step up the stairs.
- Vance Hanner
This quote is so to the point. If a person did not follow the steps that were needed to succeed, that person or [...]
Why you should do a job you enjoy
Posted by: vikdulat on: October 26, 2008
- In: Life| Motivation| Success
- 4 Comments
I was reading Gordon Pape’s 6 steps to $1 Million book and it has some great advice.
He lists reasons why you should enjoy your job. Here they are:
You’ll be enthusiastic about your work.
You’ll bring all your creative juices in it.
You’ll work extra hours if you need be.
You’ll take special pride in doing it right.
You’ll want [...]
6 ways on big success
Posted by: vikdulat on: October 16, 2008
I just finished reading Donald Trump’s book: Trump: Think like a Billionaire
He mentions the following 6 ways on big success
1) Think big.
2) Stay focused
3) Be paranoid (keep your guard up).
4) Be passionate
5) Don’t ever give up.
6) Love what you are doing.
I think all 6 ways are legit but I think the most important has to [...]
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