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If I put you to the test and asked you the number one way Americans made passive, residual, or consistent income last year would you have the answer readily available? If you needed a hockey assist allow me to provide you a hint. According  to the recent CNBC Make It: Your Money survey, conducted in partnership with Momentive, 23% of Americans say investing in real estate is the top way they made...

Cultivating relationships through sports is a tangible measurement of authentic development for any athlete of any size, skill, or age. It allows them to develop social capital and a sense of belonging to a group and a common purpose.  Providing them a sense of leadership, direction and calling in life.  According to the office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 55 percent of parents belie...

Ensuring women ascend in the workplace, is a profitable proposition for all of us.  Tapping into their intuition, smarts and intelligence is a winning commodity at the end of the day.  However, according to this study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, close to 80% of women struggle with low self-esteem and shy away from self-advocacy at work. In other words, four in five women may be he...

The investment capital we’re given in life to exchange is limited.  Which places increased importance on prioritizing the tangible priorities in our lives which bring us the best return on our individual investment.  One of the most authentic investments you can make for yourself to maximize your potential is valuing your overall physical health. However, in March of 2023, the World Obesity Federa...

According to a national survey conducted in early May 2022 in the United States, one-third of men do not think they need annual health screenings. Close to two-thirds of the individuals surveyed believe they are “naturally healthier than others in general.” Furthermore, almost two out of five of the participants shared that they often turn to social media for medical advice. The Harris Poll conduc...

The percentage of single Americans who are looking for a relationship or casual dates is lower than in 2019, especially among men. This number dropped from 49% in 2019 to 42% in 2022, 61% to 50% among single men and 38% to 35% among single women, Forbes reports. Jillian Romero Chaves is a visionary maverick revolutionizing the dating and relationship health space. With a data-driven perspective, r...

Personal accountability is a personal investment in choice we all have, the capability and wherewithal to determine which direction we want our lives to go.  Regardless of the socioeconomic circumstances we arise from. We have a personal responsibility to make the best of our personal circumstances.  No one knows this better than Thomas Guillen. He is a U.S. Army veteran and the CEO of @trainedbyt...

Are you someone who is using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. If so, you should take some time to engage in conversation with Dana Shamas. “I help support leaders discover their unique circuitry so they can trust their authentic voice and lead with intuition to create a deeper impact in the world. As humans, we have capabilities far beyond what w...

"It's nothing against the Dodgers or the West Coast or whatever. It's just about the details to go out there and where my family is. My future is where they're happy and I'm happy and that's why I decided to stay here. It has nothing to do with the Dodgers," Eduardo Rodriguez said about why he remained with the Detroit Tigers.  With this said the next question is did Scott Harris the Tigers Presid...

Rutgers University says values affect career decisions, how you spend your time, and how you handle money. A value is a force within people that strongly directs their life. Each person places his or her own worth on values such as family, job success, health, love, comfort, friendship, skills, and education.   Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Chad Hufford grew up in the financial industry, b...

The trust in American government is waning  amongst the American people according to a new report published by the Pew Research Center.  It revealed only 24% of people have confidence in the direction of the government and confidence of the system overall.   Which is why its important to have non-bias conversations about the future of American politics.  Radell Lewis is the host of the  Purple Pol...

Where does your sense of Adventure lie? Overall, 37% of respondents were decidedly risk averse, 37% moderately risk averse, 15% moderately risk seeking, and 11% decidedly risk seeking the National Library of Medicine and the National Center for Biotechnology Information reports, in a new national survey of Americans  Logan Lessar is a National Motocross Champion, Business Owner, and online coach....

As a writer you have the creative freedom to explore the avenues of your imagination which bring you the most joy. You can choose the niche that matches your preferences, from technical writing to creative writing. Job growth: According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of writers and authors may grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, which is similar to the average growth...

Carving a pathway of inclusion means that the promise of possibilities are realized by many and the diversity of thought is celebrated as a strength.  However, for children with disabilities, and racialized children this pathway towards inclusion and acceptance isn’t always realized as easy as we all might hope. Therefore, in the 5th and final episode of Inclusive Beginnings  we’ll take a deeper d...

Closing the equity gap for children with disabilities remains a thorny challenge. One where more conversations and tangible action need to be taken. Its under this lens I present to you the 4th episode of Inclusive Beginnings. Where we’ll examine the treatment of black children and their experiences navigating service delivery within the educational system.   Adding their voices to this conversati...

Resiliency is the answer to the test when adversity strikes. It provides you the answers to the test whether your blood and your circumstances are thin or thick. No one knows this better than my friend Calvin Tedesco.  “I’m a full-time personal trainer and online coach, I’ve been voted as one of the tops in my community. I have a degree in Kinesiology, and a unique story of overcoming hardship Bef...

In 2021, the violent crime rate in the United States was 395.7 cases per 100,000 of the population. Even though the violent crime rate has been decreasing since 1990, the United States tops the ranking of countries with the most prisoners, according to Statista.  Joseph Malone is the CEO and Founder of Southern Cross Safety Academy, a personal safety training company that provides lifesaving minds...

 Ok my friends raise your hand as an entrepreneur if your guilty as charged when I make the following statement.  “As a business owner have you become so enthralled with the passionate side of your business that you’ve allowed all the operational aspects to fall by the waste side?”  If so, I’m glad you’re here because I want to help.  However, before I do here is some pertinent knowledge you need...

According to the Bureau of Labour and Statistics employment of umpires, referees, and other sports officials is projected to grow 32 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,600 openings for umpires, referees, and other sports officials are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to re...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. Nearly 40% of adults report falling asleep during the day without meaning to at least once a month.   Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell is a Board-Certified Physician, Certified Sleep Specialist, Speaker and Founder of the Solution is Sleep LLC. As someo...

18% of businesses prioritize customer retention over customer acquisition. 44% of companies focus more on customer acquisition, while the remaining 38% focus on them both equally. Acquiring new customers can cost six to seven times more than it does to retain current ones, according to Zippia.   Drake Nightenhelser   is a Client Quality Consultant who helps business owners land better clients and...

According to research by Development Academy, a staggering 82% of people don't use any time management system. Bear in mind that a simple to-do or a to-don't list is not a proper system due to the lack of complexity and prioritization of tasks. Still, 33% reported relying on simple to-do lists to manage their work. Jay Aigner, is the  CEO of JDAQA a software testing agency with around $2M ARR. Fat...

The great promise of innovation allows you to cultivate an understanding of a diverse and expanded prospective on how to grow, expand and foster an environment at work where everyone has the opportunity to experience a thriving cultural and professional experience.  Colin Duff affectionately refers to himself as an innovation Firestarter.  Colin is the  CEO of Mosaic Innovation, a consultancy that...

Gallup found more Americans identified real estate as the best long-term investment compared to other types of assets. Gold jumped in popularity this year with 26% of respondents identifying it as the best long-term investment, up from 15% in 2022. Just 4% voted for crypto, down from 8% in 2022.  As a real estate investor Mike Swenson helps people grow their wealth & build streams of income throug...

Small businesses are major contributors to the Canadian economy. In 2022, businesses with 1 to 99 employees comprised 98.0% of all employer businesses in Canada and employed 10.7 million individuals which is almost two-thirds (63.0%) of all employees, says Statistics Canada. For Business Coach and Consultant Calan Breckon I’m an online business coach, consultant, who loves impacting people and hel...