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Explore our many posts about how to easily navigate through the troubled waters of the "Real World". Our blog gives you tips, "how-to"s, insights, guides, and secrets on life in the "Real World".


Finally Get Stuff Done

Posted on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:51AM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak | CommentsPost a Comment

checklist-thumb.jpgPeople often ask me how I can stay so committed to the work I do for Real World 101, especially when I have no one to really turn to for support. I must say that it takes more that just passion to keep me on track today, it requires accountability. It's easy for others to look at a young entrepreneur and think that they are extremely driven and constantly focused, but I must tell you that's not the truth. Most entrepreneurs have some for of an accountability system to keep them going.


The system I used is from Journeypage.com and it's called Getting Stuff Done (GSD). Every weekday I call in at certain hours to report what I plan to do during a "power hour". Then when the power hour is complete, I report what I accomplished. It's a very simple system that produces tremedous results and can help you get stuff done.

 So, get off your butt and join me for a call. Sign up at www.journeypage.com!

Win a FREE Care Package

Posted on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 08:22AM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | Comments2 Comments

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You can win a FREE Care Package by answering this simple question:

What would you include in a care package for graduating college seniors that would help prepare them for the "real world"?

 

Click Play to Listen to the Details of the contest 

5 Great Ideas For Keeping Your Belt Tight on Thanksgiving

Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 12:44PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

First off, Happy Thanksgiving!!!


Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays.

It’s impossible to be thankful and unhappy at the same time. The two emotions cannot coexist.  Thankfulness magically gets rid of every other non-happy emotion there is.

I want you to celebrate the great holiday, but let’s try to mindlessly eat a little less than we otherwise would.

Here's five ideas for you today!

Wear Your Best Belt. It’s a lot easier to stop eating when you know you’re full. One great clue is when your clothes and belt starts telling you, sounds obvious, but stopping when you're full is probably one of the harder things to do at the Thanksgiving table when everyone else is helping themselves to seconds. It will be easier to stop if you slow down, drink water, wear snug pants and push away from the table when you're done.

Save your Calories for Dinner. If you want to be a great guest and enjoy the meal the most, skip the hors d'oeurves. A great basic rule-of-thumb is don’t eat anything that doesn't require a knife and fork.
 
Focus on the Special Stuff. Don't waste your calories on large portions of food you can eat everyday. Limit the variety you have. Let's make a rule. Only two items on your plate at any one time. Having a lot of different items on your plate at once stimulates the appetite so therefore don't have 20 different things on your plate.

Small seconds are better than Big Firsts. Some people show their love through food. Research on memory shows that your Aunt Grace won’t remember how much you take, but she will remember if you liked it enough to take seconds. Especially if you announce it. Take two small helpings of key foods than one medium/large portion.

Forget the Post Dinner Snacks
We won’t starve if we skip the late night turkey sandwich. Quarter up an apple. This is a great time to focus on the family and not on the food.
 
Most importantly, don't sweat it if you make a dietary mistake. We all will. And we'll have the other 364 days to do it right.

Enjoy your day and from the bottom of my heart I sincerely thank you for allowing me to do what I love doing. I don't take it for granted that without you I wouldn't have a business!

And enjoy your family and friends!

Also, I wrote a nice story on my blog at GuruGilbert.com about Thanksgiving. I think it's worth the read if you have a few extra minutes.

- From our Health & Fitness Expert Adam Gilbert
Check out his inovative company MyBodyTutor.com
where has helped many shed those extra pounds

 

Understanding Credit: Podcast with Pat Hawkins

Posted on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 12:53PM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak in , | CommentsPost a Comment | References6 References

In the latest installment of Real World 101 podcasts I interviewed Pat Hawkins of Episcopal Community Development. Pat spoke about credit scores and building credit history. She also gave great advice on how to overcome financial problems that may arise with credit (e.g. identity theft, bankruptcy, etc.) If you would like to learn more about credits scores, credit cards, bankruptcy, loan consolidation or have any questions for Pat please contact us.

 
Here are some of the discussed topics:

  • The Basics of Credit Scores and Credit History
  • Understanding All the Different Types of Credit
  • Preventing Identity Theft
  • Dealing with Bankruptcy
  • How to Consolidate Your Debt

 

Tell Us What You Think

Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11:40AM by Registered CommenterPatricia Hudak | CommentsPost a Comment

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We here at Real World 101 would love to hear about your life as a recent college graduate. Tell us about the ups and downs, successes and failures, and anything else.

Also, if you have any questions for us about the Real World 101, call in and tell us. We're here to help.

 (214) 615-6505 ext 4039

We can't wait to hear from you!


 

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