Vegas. Man… that’s one crazy ass city. I just returned from getting married in Las Vegas about a month ago (yes, it was planned), where I took that picture from our hotel room at The Mirage. It was my first time there. I heard it was going to be an awesome experience, but I had…
“Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.”– Lao Tzu This is one of the best quotes I’ve ever read about time. What it basically means is, we all have the same 24 hours each day. What we choose to do with those hours is…
As I write this post, it’s spring time. People are busy with ‘spring cleaning’ or as I call it, getting rid of all of the junk they have accumulated over the years. If you haven’t noticed by now, I’m not a big supporter of excess things. In fact, I’ve often written about the massive opportunity…
You know why habit rhymes with rabbit? Because at the end of the day, they both end up at the bottom of a big ol’ bunny hole. Hey, I thought it was funny :), but I digress. On to the point of this post – how to stop being lazy. Let me start with a…
Many people blame their parents for facing financial failures or drawbacks. Did your dad’s nose bar you from getting a prom date? And, what about your mom’s hips that absorb every piece of chocolate that you have? Well, the shape of your wallet could also be impacted by your parents, but these traits come from…
Caution. Total rant on the way, including a bit of harsh language. I promise there is a lesson in this, but trust me. I have to tell you the story first. It sometimes amazes me how little value many people put on their time. I don’t know if they just don’t think about it, or…
Money plays a huge role in the lives of people all over the world. It is relied on for most of the things we do and, until it runs out just before payday, many of us take it for granted. On top of this, debt has become a ‘normal’ part of modern society – it’s…
This is a guest post by Dan Marshall of Oak View Law Group. Dan’s opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Academy Success, but he does offer some pretty sound advice. Make sure to check out this recent article about habit change as well. The best advice in the world is nothing without knowing…
This is a guest post and does not necessary reflect the views and opinions of Academy Success (but I agree it’s pretty good advice). Learn about guest posting on Academy Success here. —- College is expensive … It’s an obvious statement and somewhat of a cliché in 2013, but it can’t be ignored by high…
Everyone has heard that after you have a child, your life will never be the same. While that’s absolutely true, the saying itself doesn’t really go into any useful details. In addition to having a sporadic sleep schedule for the next few years, one of the areas that a new child impacts the most is…