Archive for October, 2008

How To Teach Your Child About Money

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

I was going to write a post about teaching your child how to be an entrepreneur. Given the extreme down turn of the economy, now is the time to step outside of your box and society’s box in terms of your understanding of and relationship with money. As I was doing research for this post as to different ways that families teach their kids about money, I came across a great book on the subject. So rather than re-invent the wheel,

Here it is  !!

Not only is it about money and kids, it was written by a HomeSchooling MOM!! How perfect.

How To Teach Your Kids About Money

….And while I’m on the subject of money, you need to read Your Money or Your Life, by Dominguez/Robin. Talk about a paradigm shift that is eerily in keeping with our current state of affairs. Read it. I’m sure you’ll agree. We’ll compare notes in a few months as to how we’ve not only shifted in our thoughts, but also reduced our expenses. Yes, that is what this book is about…yet there are no BUDGETS!!!! Read and Rejoince

10 Steps To Success

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Ahhh…the trials and tribulations of the internet. One year ago I began with just this blog. It was simple and I spent a lot of time posting here. Over that year, my internet empire has developed into 4 blogs, 4 websites and one stand-along lead capture page with about 6 more waiting in my mind to be born. I post on a few different forums related to working at home and network marketing, plus I offer free mentoring and coaching services using the Mentoring For Free program.

This blog began as a conversation about balance and has morphed somewhat into a lot of specific information regarding our home business industry. I feel a strong desire to get back to the balance issue. As the supposed “expert” I have let myself get way out of balance due to the time I devote to working. The funny thing is that I LOVE what I’m doing,  so it doesn’t feel out of balance until I step back realize what I’m not doing.

So here’s my list:

1. I’ve only read 2 non-business related books in a year

2. I think about exercise way more than I actually do it

3. My daughter is watching too much TV (mom is on the phone)

4. I forget about breakfast and lunch because I get involved in something and then eat an energy bar and a glass of water

5. I stay up until midnight with my eyes glazing over from too much computer time

6. I find it hard to sleep because so many new and exciting ideas are generating in my brain

7. Exercise…forget…wrote it again because it is so important.

So now that I’ve confessed to you I will let you know how I do in the coming weeks, getting  back in balance. A part of business is now coaching others and it would be hypocritical of me to be talking to my mentorees about balance, organization, etc… and not be taking my own advice. If you’d like to take a look at the Free Ebook I’m using to help people find success, click here–put in your info–and then download the 10 Steps to Success Book. The link is highlighted in green.

Beyond that—look at your own work/life/homeschool balance. Let me know how you’re doing!!

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