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Motivation

Delayed gratification – Is it worth it?

11.17.2009

The following guest post was written by CPF reader Amy Sullivan.
We live in a country resounding “Instant Gratification!” as its lifestyle cadence call. But despite the fact debt has become a badge of the American dream, some folks are going back to saving money and paying for big-ticket items with cash. With this new concept, [...]

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10 famous motivational quotes to stay motivated!

11.06.2009

It’s no secret that I like quotes. I am one of those guys who can get really motivated by the right words. And while some of the best encouraging quotes are in the Bible, there have been a lot of brilliant minds who have said some pretty inspiring words that still help me when I read them. So I decided to gather up the 10 best motivation quotes (in my opinion, of course!).

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Finding the will of God for your life (and job)

10.22.2009

Be ready – make necessary preparations for receiving your answer. If you’re not willing to set goals and work toward them, then your dream will remain just a dream. That better paying job, unity in your relationships, or sense of purpose in your life will not come.

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Why God’s way takes longer

10.10.2009

As I was staring at this tree I began to realize that trees grow slowly. You plant a seed for a tree and it takes a while to sprout and takes a while to grow to a decent size.Grass and even plants, on the other hand, grow a lot faster. They sprout up quickly and sometimes you can even notice growth one day to the next. I have been enjoying watching this rapid growth with all of the plants in my vegetable garden.

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Get Off Your “But” | Review

08.15.2009

The tone of Get Off Your “But” is friendly but direct. It’s an offer of a more satisfied life based on how you choose to react to yourself, to others and your attitude to the future. This book is equally suited to people who have problems that they want to tackle and people who have already come to some realisation of this way of life.

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What is the purpose of your money?

08.13.2009

Define Your Financial Purpose
What are you on earth for? Millions have read Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life and found a sense of purpose. Have you found purpose in a certain career, position, or situation? What is the purpose of your money? Money can buy a lot of things, but there are also a few things it [...]

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Gazelle intensity!

07.21.2009

…you need Gazelle Intensity to successfully change poor money habits. Basically, Dave explains that in order to get out of debt, you have have to want it as if your life depends on it!

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Overcoming the fear of failure

07.13.2009

No one likes to fail, but often it is a critical component to our success. These are a few of the things I did to overcome my fear of failure

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Are you taking responsibility or playing the blame game?

06.11.2009

Are you taking responsibility or playing the blame game? “A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” —John C. Maxwell

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25 Top paying jobs without a degree

10.05.2008

There are a lot of high paying jobs available to those without a degree. These are the top 25 paying jobs that don’t require a degree… regardless of whether or not you get a college degree, you have to be a learner. Success comes from learning. If you don’t have a college degree, but you are a lifelong learner devoted to developing yourself and learning new and relevant skills you will be successful. If you are under the assumption (that I was at an earlier point in my life) that you can get a degree, quit learning and coast through life, you are likely to be disappointed.

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Why you should get out of debt

08.26.2008

These are some of the Biblical reasons for getting out of debt. This is why I decided to get out of debt…

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Making sacrifices to get out of debt (part 6)

08.07.2008

Getting out of debt part 6… This is part 6 of the Getting out of debt series and it focuses on the sacrifices that need to be made in order to get out of debt. The most important thing to remember about these sacrifices is that they are ONLY TEMPORARY!

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Quit spending (Part 4)

08.04.2008

Getting out of debt part 4…Getting out of debt, creating wealth, living financially free, retiring with cash in hand can all be achieved by following one simple rule: Spend less money than you make.

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Open your mind (Part 2)

07.30.2008

Getting out of Debt Part 2…I have found that when I am challenged by something, I either open my mind to the possibility of it or I don’t. If I do open my mind to it, then I have to count the cost to decide if I want to do it. If so, the last and often easiest step is to just do it.

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