Lamplighter Volume 5 Issue 2 April-May 2013 - My Own Destiny – Life as an Entrepreneur

 
By Amanda Sherman

When you first start realizing that what you have been doing is really not your career but a regular JOB, ask yourself, "What do I really want to do with my life?" I have struggled with that question throughout my working years.

In trying to get answer to this question, I have listened to several professionals by attending seminars, reading books, taking courses, and listening to the advice of fami-ly and friends. And yet, I’m still in a dilemma about what I want to do with my career. Well, I finally came to a decision that . . . I want to be in charge of my own des-tiny!  (to read more - click on the Lamplighter Newsletter link go to page 12)
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Manage Your Time Wisely by Breaking Out the Detail

by Brad Egeland 

A big project can quickly become overwhelming without proper planning. Here's why breaking it down into smaller tasks can save you time and money.

Too many times we dive into tasks that are actually rather large without really thinking through how we can best get from point A to point B.  Our first thought is, “This can be that hard...” so we just jump right in.  Reality – sometimes days or weeks later – tells us that was a bad choice to make.  Has this ever happened to you?  Have you taken on a task or managed a large customer project thinking you could "wing it" only to find you should have done more "planning" before you ever started ‘working’?