Real World 101 Blog

Finally Get Stuff Done

Patricia Hudak — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:51:12 +0000

People 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

Patricia Hudak — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:22:15 +0000

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

Patricia Hudak — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:44:19 +0000

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

Patricia Hudak — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:53:53 +0000

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

Patricia Hudak — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:40:52 +0000

Call in to the Real World 101 Guest Line!

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!

Real World 101 Podcasts Now on iTunes

Patricia Hudak — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:01:56 +0000

We are happy to announce that you can find Real World 101 podcasts on iTunes. Enjoy our informative interviews with experts from anywhere with your iPod or on iTunes. Don't forget to subscribe to get the lastest interviews!

Now, that we have our podcasts on iTunes will be featuring more informative audios that will help you with life after college.

If you have any suggestions for a podcast, either topic or interview, please let us know.

The Most Determined Week Ever

Patricia Hudak — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:47:44 +0000

I usually don't write about my personal life on the Real World 101 blog, but I wanted to tell you about a program I'm participating in called The Most Determined Week Ever. The event was started by Michael Simmons of JourneyPage.com to encourage other young entrepreneurs to focus on complete achievement for one week of their life. Each member calls in every other hour of the day, beginning at 6:52am, and shares their goals for that particular hour. During the hour, the members must put away all other distractions and focus on achievement. At the end of the hour, the members reconvene and share their accomplishments.

The greatest aspect of "The Most Determined Week Ever" is that everyone is held accountable for their actions and motivated by other members to go beyond what they normally would do in a week.

I am going to spend the week focused on improve the Real World 101 website and creating the Real World 101 Care Packages.

What will you do to make this week the most determined week ever?

If you want to follow along with the group's progress, visit www.mostdeterminedweek.com. If you are interested in being apart of the event, email me at patricia@realworld101.org, you don't have to be an entrepreneur to participate.

Real World 101 Care Packages: Opportunity to Have Your Say

Patricia Hudak — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:33:43 +0000

Sorry for not blogging lately, I've been a bit busy creating the seven booklets for the Real World 101 Care Package.

Now that I've completed writing the first draft of the Home Life Booklet, I'd love to hear your feedback on what I've written. The booklet is about finding where you are going to live after you graduate from college.

Benefits of Being a Reviewer:

Preview of all the useful advice and tools. You get an advanced look at all of the materials that Real World 101 creates for FREE. The value of the Real World 101 booklets total over $100, if you were to buy books on the topics we cover.
Listed in the booklet. If you review any of the booklets you will be listed on the reviewers page in that specific booklet. This is a great resume booster anyone, especially college grads!
Free Care Package. At no cost to you at all, you will receive a care package that includes all of the booklets, tools, and sponsor products.

I mentioned earlier that there are seven booklets in total that I am writing. The upcoming booklet topics are Personal Fianances, Health & Fitness, Career, Travel & Entertainment, Social Life, and Success After College. If you agree to read and review all seven booklets you'll be apart of the "Real World 101 Reviewers Group". Members of the "Real World Reviewers Group" receive additional benefits and gifts for their participation.

If you are interested in reviewing the Home Life Booklet or being apart of the Real World Reviewers Group, please email me at patricia@realworld101.org .

Real World 101 Teleseminar - Wrap Up

Patricia Hudak — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:37:12 +0000

The Real World 101 Telseminar on Health Insurance is now available on our free teleseminar page or click here to listen.

In the latest Real World 101 teleseminar I interviewed Spencer Hill of Hill Asset Management. about health insurance. Spencer spoke about the different types of health insurance and how they impact the way you receive health care. Also, some of our callers asked questions about choosing the right health insurance and what to do if you cannot afford health insurance.

Here are some of the discussed topics:

Explanation of the different types of insurance
Insurance for the unemployed and freelancers
How to choose the right health insurance for you
What to do when you can't afford health insurance

Health Insurance Leaving You With Your Ass Hanging Out?

Patricia Hudak — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:06:36 +0000

Are you a recent college graduate who is concerned about health insurance? Unsure of what health insurance plan you should choose from your new employer? Feeling lost in all of those acronyms like HMO, PPO, and COBRA?

Well, Real World 101 free teleseminars are here to help. Our next teleseminar will be with an health insurance expert who answer all of your questions. There are currently 10 spots available for the call.

Title: Health Insurance Teleseminar
Date: July 18th, 2007
Duration: 30 Minutes
Time:
    8:00 PM Eastern Time (EST)
    7:00 PM Central Time (CST)
    6:00 PM Mountain Time (MST)
    5:00 PM Pacific Time (PST)

Email me at patricia@realworld101.org for more information and you send in questions that you have if you are unable to attend.