Comments on: Make a New Year’s Resolution for SMARTER Goals This Year

By: Perfecting Parenthood

Perfecting Parenthood — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:17:39 +0000

Shaina: Can you drop me a note via contact form at http://www.perfectingparenthood.com? I’ve been thinking the same thing (only 4 kids, not 7). Maybe we can talk.

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:12:31 +0000

A few years back, I’ve written about some good resources on starting a blog: http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/advice-for-new-personal-finance-bloggers/. I’m betting at least 95% of that information is still relevant though blogging has changed quite a bit.

As for making some money as a ghostwriter… there’s a website TextBroker.com that you can sign up for and make some money. I’ve found that nothing substitutes for practice when it comes to writing. That’s a place to get some while getting paid.

By: Shaina Western

Shaina Western — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:40:48 +0000

I love your blog and the advice. Too often we get caught up in so many ventures we dont focus on the most important ones. Your advice has reminded me to keep that in check.
As a single mother of 7 children (only 2 teenagers left at home) I have put my goals and dreams to the way side.
Two years ago I lost my job teaching ESL. I have had a drastic life change and am trying to get backon track,searching to find information on writing, publishing some of my stories and my personal ideas. After all, raising seven children primarly alone was a challange in its self, yet I have some how made it through, not unscaved…yet with ideas and information that might help another single parent through the rough spots.
I have thought of starting a blog, taking more writing classes and getting a ghost writer. Any ideas on where to begin…

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:15:25 +0000

Good ol’ SMART goals … always good to get a refresher on those.

By: David Wilson

David Wilson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:07:48 +0000

Very good advice. A lot of people still don’t realize that by making small, simple changes in their habits, it will affect their financial status in the end.

A word of advice regarding bulk purchases though. There are times where bulk purchases are not always cheaper, so price comparisons need to be done.

By: Schwamie

Schwamie — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:48:42 +0000

But what about flair?????? :)

By: Miss M

Miss M — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:12:57 +0000

I’m not so bad with New Year’s resolutions but I’m really struggling to set work goals right now. I have my annual review on Monday and I need to get their stupid worksheet filled out this weekend with my goals. This will hopefully help.

By: Goal Hunter

Goal Hunter — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:00:22 +0000

Not sure what financial goal I should go for. Since the catastrophe I’ve been going with the flow on that side. Last year I had the goal of earning more from side endeavours than my paycheck. I was at 60% of my paycheck by Sept but that dropped like a stone due to market losses.

I suppose I might like to try that goal again, but in some sense it almost seems too easy as I expect to recoup most of the losses this year as the market stabilizes and I crystalize profit opportunities.

I’m on a “Lose a Pound A Week Challenge” as my current goal out of the gates. I have a few more challenging goals by year end including a Qualifying for the Boston Marathon, which is very scary as I tried and failed that one last year.

By: Goal Hunter

Goal Hunter — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:30:32 +0000

I’m just putting together another good motivational resource at http://www.goalhunter.com to set up group challenges. It fulfills your buddy system point with public accountability and measures, along with coaching.

It’s Alpha right now but it’s up. Give me any comments you have!

I see this is your first “Jennifer Aniston” related content :)

By: Slacker

Slacker — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:11:28 +0000

Great minds think alike!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:06:08 +0000

This is a great method for planning goals that you can actually keep. And I like your Office Space goals :D