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The Rebirth of Entrepreneurialism. There’s a movement happening around you that you may not see. Everyday, people are leaving their jobs not because they are laid off, but because they’re tired of working under the economic model they’ve been given. More and more people are seeing that we’ve reached a point in history in which we as individuals can prosper without being a cog in the corporate, academic, or government machines. Many of us have rediscovered entrepreneurialism and are returning business to what it has been throughout human history. And we’re finding that business as usual is not business as usual. Back To Business I’ve been discussing this idea with some pioneers of this movement for some time now. Each of these pioneers are looking at the phenomenon from a different perspective and are helping people in different ways. Think about what this means for a second. This type of economic interchange is much closer to the type of interchange that has been a part of the human experience for millennia.

Twitter. Why Trying to be Productive is a Huge Waste of Time | Illuminate. Most of the time, trying to be productive is pointless. In fact, it’s a big, fat waste of time. It’s kind of lame when time management (productivity techniques & hacks) ends up killing your time, huh? Here’s why this happens… For a long time I’ve thought about why people are so crazy about productivity. I’ve wondered why I am so concerned with accomplishing and completing.

I mean, when you get to the point of looking for more time-efficient ways to fold underwear, you might have a problem. So why does productivity matter, anyway? The answer… not much. The feeling of needing to accomplish something stems from dissatisfaction with the present. Here are just a few of the things wrong with our definition of productivity: Getting things done is associated with doing things you must do, out of a sense of drudgery.Productivity is often related to filling quotas. I know what you’re thinking… Does this mean productivity is bad? Can you really schedule a time limit of quality time with your spouse?

New? Start Here. If this is your first rodeo and you don’t know what we’re all about, here’s the elevator version: Paid to Exist is about eliminating the separation between what you get paid to do and what you love so you can contribute to your world and live a life of freedom. We’re here to help you create a life you’d never want to change and cultivate a path you’d never want to stop walking. We are in your corner and here to help you along your journey. Enter your email below to join the tribe, and we’ll hook you up with… A detailed field guide to help you acclimate to PTE life. We present three shifts you must make in order to make getting paid to be you a reality.In-depth case studies and reports from other travelers that have reclaimed their freedom. We call this collection of kickass guides the Backpack. Join the tribe, get the backpack Get It Get Inspired, Watch the Trailer Ready to dive deep?

On Quitting Your Job Finding Your Deepest Purpose Inspiring Stories and Case Studies Get The Backpack. 10 Essential Design Tools for Social Media Pros. This series is supported by Wix.com, an online design tool that enables you to create your own Flash websites, social network layouts, and more, for free. Learn more about Wix here.

Good design is a critical part of any web or social media presence. Like the clothes you wear to a job interview or a business meeting, a sharp looking social profile or website is the first step toward being taken seriously online. Whether you're a professional designer or an armchair artiste, tools abound that you can use to snazz up your web presence, and give it that polish that professionals, potential customers, and online friends have come to expect from a social media maven.

We've talked to the experts about what they use for inspiration, collaboration, and getting down to the business of design in a social media world. Here are some of the suggestions they offered up. 1. 2. If you're a creative person, there's no better way to improve your craft than by getting social. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. New Here?