Penny Seeds

Learning is a big part of my life. I’m addicted to RSS, because it delivers tidbits of knowledge from every source directly to my reader page every morning. I sit down at my computer, check my messages, and see what I can learn today. Which, I honestly think is a good way to start the day! I wish I’d have started doing it years ago, because hopefully without being too cliche “knowledge is power”.

Why don’t I pay somebody to fix my computer? Because I’ve learned to do it myself.

Why don’t I pay somebody to manage my websites? Because I’ve learned to do it myself.

Why don’t I pay somebody to do my taxes? Because I’ve learned to do it myself.

Knowledge like anything else is varying in its degree of neccesity. I might learn how to build something fascinating today, but tomorrow I might just learn a new cookie recipe. Today I’m learning that I am at an important age. The age where people form most of their wonderful ideas, because they don’t know enough yet to be weighed down by the reality of failure. So, I present a few articles that have inspired me today, and hopefully they will do the same for you.

Financial Lessons Learned From A life In Punk Rock

I was instantly interested in this article. Kevin Lylman who is among other things the organizer of the ever popular music event ‘Vans Warped Tour’. I’ve attended this event myself, and enjoyed it a lot. His interview with Forbes gives insight into how he became a music promoter, and the legacy that unfolded. Also how he’s still kicking himself for dishing out a full partnership stake to his lawyer.

Once a broke student - now a CEO

I’ve never lived off the classic college diet of ramen noodles. I’ve always been fortunate enough to have a better dining selection. I can however sympathize with Betsy McLaughlin’s need to establish her own financial plan. Like her I never grew up with one, both of my parents were awful with money. Now she’s the CEO of Hot Topic, and definately has her paperwork in check.

• Lessons learned from struggling entrepreneurs in other countries I've never been a fan of traditional charities, because you can never be sure where the money is going. Kiva is an organization working with micro lenders world wide to help people better themselves. All of these hopeful business people are quite inspiring, and may have you wondering what's......
• How much will it really cost to purchase a home? Even if you've checked your credit, and ran the numbers you may still be under estimating the cost for getting your own home. Here's a few things to look out for that may cost you a pretty penny. The majority of the homes for sale right now are either......
• Learning how to improve your google ad words quality scores Google adwords quality score effects the way your ad runs, costs you ensue, and the overall success of your campaign. Without the right fine tuning an ad campaign with low quality can bleed you dry of funds, or even not be shown at all. Learn how to achieve a better......
• 15 ways to save every month Kill your land line phone (You're paying for a cellphone anyway!) $40+/a month Don't need or want this service! My cell plan provides more than enough minutes (and they're anytime! No crappy long distance service for me!), and half the calls on your land line will be telemarketers anyway. Cut......
• Job Scams - Criminals Are Working Harder Than Ever! It's a tough time for the United States economy, and unfortunately there are those out there looking to take advantage of people that already are barely making ends meet. While it's true that there are plenty opportunities to be had it's also important to be weary of fishy situations.......

• Devotional: Learning to Wait on God I glance at my watch for the hundredth time in the last thirty minutes. I stand crowded in an apparently endless line, sweat dripping down my exhausted body. My mission is simple - I am only trying to conduct a mundane financial transaction. Bank South Pacific, my home bank,......
• When to Pay with Personal Checks How long will it be until there are no more checks written for purchases?  The trend is towards moving away from paper checks and replacing them with the use of a debit card instead.   Here are the only things that you will want to use checks for in the......
• How To Become A Network Marketing Guru We have all heard stories about network marketers bringing people into their business by the truck load online.  I am sure at some point or another you have wondered how is it done? The process can be broken down to 3 easy steps Step 1. First and foremost you have......
• Total Self The first knowledge is "I don't know". The second knowledge is "I can observe". I don’t like my state. I want to acquire so much knowledge in life and its never-ending. How will this knowledge help you after you die? By knowing I lived a happy life with my knowledge.......
• Professional Blogging Roundup: The Early Veteran's Day Edition We hope you enjoy this latest edition of the Professional Corporate Blogging Roundup. We endeavor to bring new and helpful links to your attention by highlighting them. Here are some links we thought were worthwhile from the past week: Corporate Affiliate Product Reviews presents Blogging for Internet Marketers: How to......