Monthly Archives: July 2012
What Makes You So Special?
| July 20, 2012 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Personal Development |
By: Roshawn Watson We all like to believe that we are special. In fact, our own names are typically our favorite sounds. However, there are more reasons for being special than just the good feeling we get for being singled out. We live in a time where job security is not only an illusion, it […]
Uncommon Money News (Round Up): RIP Stephen Covey Edition
| July 20, 2012 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Round Up |
By: Roshawn Watson As many of you already know, beloved author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey died earlier this week. He has been a tremendous influence on countless businesses and an undisputed thought-leader in personal development. He was a true change agent. I send my condolences to his family and […]
Are You A Financial Liar?
| July 13, 2012 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Personal Finance, psychology |
By: Roshawn Watson We often espouse honesty as an important societal virtue. We tend to agree that trust underscores our relationships, and lies erode that trust. The implications of lying extend beyond its effect on relationships though. Sometimes in the name of protecting ourselves, facts about our circumstances are conveniently distorted in order to make […]
Breaking Bad Financial Habits
| July 5, 2012 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Personal Finance, psychology |
By: Roshawn Watson How often do we find ourselves in the same financial ruts over and over? With the best of intentions, we proclaim that we’ll never be in these positions again. Unfortunately, while the precise circumstances change, for the most part, history repeats itself. Our financial lives consist of patterns. That likely won’t change. […]
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