The Side Hustler’s Handbook The rise of the YouEconomy wasn’t born only of a certain generation’s unwillingness to follow status quo. It wasn’t born only of the Great Recession, either. You’ve heard tales of the changing work and economic landscape—the rise of the freelancer. What was once the storied pickle-jar-tip life of the determined musician has…
Debt is heavy. Until you’ve had it on your shoulders, you can’t know how it feels. When you want to take a career leap, debt can dissuade you from taking a chance. When you know you need a vacation, debt keeps you grinding away. The trouble is, not every debt can be paid down just…
Sure, money isn’t everything and it won’t make you happy on its own, but what if you had the financial resources you needed to take control of and improve your life? Reaching this kind of financial empowerment is a respectable and admirable goal, but first you must understand what that really means to you. Start…
What if you had a magic wand and could make any change you wanted on social media? Quite a question, right? Well, we dove into the many different what if scenarios — both real and imagined — that may shape social media in the months and years to come. We pulled up all the latest…
If you wanted to become a millionaire, would you be able to get there by spending hours looking for pennies on the ground, every single day? Of course not! At least not if you wanted to achieve that goal within 3,000 years. Instead, you’d focus your energy on getting thousands of dollars at a time,…
Combat leadership on the battlefield and team leadership in the boardroom are more alike than different. In both situations, the high stakes require leaders to exhibit poise, precision and intelligence in order to achieve the prescribed objectives. No matter the landscape, leaders must remain optimistic in the face of adversity. When I was a special…
This weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our nation and our freedom. Let these Memorial Day quotes remind you of the true meaning of the holiday. 1. “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win…
By the time I was diagnosed with stage 4 neck and throat cancer, I thought I was done with life-changing experiences for a while. In fact, I had been running the company that my previous life-changing experience inspired me to found for only six months when I got the call. What happened was this: Five…
I always say, “All you can do is the best you can do each day.” When I am having moments of self-doubt, I can always go to my business partner, Courtney Spritzer, or look out on our team of hardworking and dedicated employees, and find comfort that we are in this together. —Stephanie Cartin, co-founder;…
Every day, we are faced with life situations that we must confront. They require us to make certain choices, and those choices aren’t always easy. But because all decisions are the foundation for creating a life we love—or hate—it makes sense to try to make good ones. Related: Ask These 6 Questions to Make Rational Decisions…