Career & Employment

Millionaires Need Love Too Ya Know: Be Kind To Rich People

Although it may be popular to hate on millionaires, millionaires have feelings too! In fact, the average American is now a millionaire according to the Fed. Therefore, let’s be inclusive of millionaires! One of my graduate school friends recently found himself out of a job. It was a tough slog, but at last, he and his […]

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Three Keys To Motivation And It Has Little To Do With Money

When life is so good in America, it’s easy to slack off. Here are three keys to motivation. None of them have much to do about money. Here’s a short 10 minute video I stumbled upon which eerily highlights several things I do and why (ie play guitar). The video also touches upon reasons why

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The Reply Button Is There For A Reason: Email Efficiency Is Important

The following is a guest post by Hime, one of Financial Samurai’s first readers.  Hime is a manager at a strategy consultant firm who likes the violin and going on unplanned adventures.  Hope you enjoy! All right everyone, how many times have you read an email and said to yourself “I don’t feel like replying

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Overcome The Wall To Succeed At Anything You Want

Do you feel invisible in your career, with your friends, or family? Not getting the recognition you deserve can be so discouraging. But, it’s possible to overcome the wall of invisibility and ascension to succeed at anything you want. If I’ve learned anything in the work place, it’s that we all want recognition for a

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Being Overly Content Can Be Detrimental To Your Career

Every year, there’s inevitably a headhunter or a competitor who gives me a ring. They eagerly ask if I’m interested in leaving my current firm for a hefty salary increase. And every year I turn them down. Perhaps I’m overly content. But, I respect the people I work with, like the camaraderie, and believe in my

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The NBA Finals Prove Location Matters For Success

The LA Lakers and Boston Celtics have met 11 times in the NBA finals. Combined, the two teams have won an incredible 32 championships in the NBA’s 63 seasons. Purists will note that only 10 of LA’s 15 championships came in LA. While the other 5 were in Minneapolis from 1949-1954. Either way, there’s no doubt that

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Searching For Love And A Little More Money

Are you bored at work, searching for love and a little more money? Oh, the monotony of it all! Imagine clocking in, day in and day out with really no change to your job. You’ve got little risk of getting fired. And in 10 years you’ll retire with several million to last you a lifetime. But, in

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Riding Rocketships For Greater Success: Get A Seat!

Young or old, amateur or veteran, know there are rocketships in your midst ready to be ridden. The rocketship is someone who is going places, and hopefully, through his or her shear power, you can hop aboard and increase your own success as well. Look around the office and see if you can identify the rocketship. 

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