Living At Home And Borrowing Money From Parents: Perhaps Your Best Business Decision

Living At Home And Borrowing Money From Parents: Perhaps Your Best Business Decision

I had a dream of independence, so I flew to Asia with no money.   I went broke for a few years, worked my butt off freelancing, and finally saved enough money to launch my first physical-products line.   As…

Longer Instructions Are Not Better Instructions

Longer Instructions Are Not Better Instructions

Entrepreneurs and managers who write instructions for freelancers and employees should repeat the famous apology “I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so all I have is a long one.”   Writing instructions saves time, avoids mistakes and…

What Is The ROI Of Foreign Language Learning?

What Is The ROI Of Foreign Language Learning?

Unless you’re learning English… I think it’s quite close to 0.   There are specific situations where language learning is likely very helpful. Language tests are a screening mechanism for certain Tourism/Hospitality jobs. An Eastern-European businessperson will benefit learning German…

Fair Is Better Than Free

Fair Is Better Than Free

Everyone wants to be ‘free’, but slavery isn’t the problem so what do they mean?   Very few people seek ‘true’ or ‘total’ freedom; the ability to move mountains, breathe underwater, jump to Mars, or create new worlds in 7…