Author Archives: ChuckHolmes

How to Become a Better Person in 2012

In this blog post, I’d like to share 7 ideas to become a better person in 2012.  These are a few things you could do to improve your happiness, develop your potential and become a better person.   Let’s get started. … Continue reading

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Six Alternative Investment Strategies

In today’s post, I’d like to discuss six popular alternative investment strategies.  Let me begin by telling you that it is very important to plan for your future.  Failing to plan is planning to fail.  After all, do you really … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs is one of my personal business heroes.  I’ve studied him for several years now.  He definitely created a legacy with Apple Computers and Pixar.  What I admire most about him is his tenacity, leadership and perseverance.  I’ve decided … Continue reading

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How You Should Vote in 2012 and Beyond

Today, I’d like to talk about how you should vote.  Please know that I’m not trying to tell you which party or which person to vote for. Instead, I simply want to share a few ideas to make you think through … Continue reading

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Why You Need Your Own Mastermind Team

One of my favorite books of all time is “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.  I credit the information in this book to “transforming the way I think about success.”  One of the principles in this book is the … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Improve Your Lifestyle in 2012 (without making more money)

You don’t always need to make more money to improve your lifestyle.  Sure, having more money helps.  But, I’ve also discovered that the more you make, the more you spend.  And the more you earn the higher percentage the government … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Make a Difference in 2012

This is my favorite time of year.  I really enjoy the last few days of each year, because I can spend a week reflecting on the past year and planning the upcoming year.  In 2012, my biggest goal is to … Continue reading

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Escape the Rate Race: How to Live with No House Payments

The rat race sucks.  People start working so they can buy a house and get a car.  And then have to be a “slave to the system” for another 30 years, just to make those payments.  I don’t know about … Continue reading

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How to Get What You Want in Life

How do you get what you want in life?  And why is that some people achieve great success, and reach their goals, while most don’t?  I think it really boils down to three things.  I first learned about these principles … Continue reading

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How to Live a Balanced Life

If you want to live a happy, successful and fulfilling life, you need to learn how to “balance” different areas of your life.  I’ve met plenty of people who had successful careers, but never spent time with their spouse or … Continue reading

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