Category: motivation

The American Dream in 2018

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How to Start Your Own Business

 

People sitting and working together
Teamwork

 

Denton is the perfect definition of a serial entrepreneur. So if you have ever wondered what it takes to start your own business, today you will be quite informed about this matter. In this episode you will learn about what it takes to start and have a successful business in the United States.

 

Here are the highlights :

 

1:27 – Denton speaks about his past and current businesses

2:10 – He talks about having the first dot-com store in Jamaica -in 1999

3:40 –  Speaks about his business in America; Wilden trading and distribution company

5:18 – The big change in online businesses over the past 5 years

5:50 – How and why he does a construction management

7:29 – His number one reason for being an entrepreneur

8:19 – How to start a business in the United States of America in 2018

12:20 – How to deal with challenges in business in America

17:30 -How to get capital to do business in America

18:30 – Possibilities that exist for entrepreneurs in America

19:00 – You can consider using a credit card as startup capital

21:10 – America is open for business in 2018; good time to start a business

22:00 – Do business with all your heart  and not just to make money

24:00 – Advice for friends who want to move to America and start a business

26:06 – His inspiration

28: 00 – Denton’s contact

 

Tips to note:

Do much research and try to build a team.  You will provide a stronger and product and create a better business like that.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Write Cover Letter That Converts To an Interview

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                            Cover Letter Tips

Newspaper Classifieds

Can I submit a resume without a cover letter?

No, you may not. I am sure none of you asked this question. But yes some people would love to submit their resumes without a cover letter, but this would be a great mistake. A cover letter is a like a defense lawyer because it allows you to state your argument and explain why you are worthy to be given an interview.

In this episode, I outline some musts for a cover letter. If you follow these I can assure you that you will always be in the running for an interview.

The following are the highlights from the show:

1 : 01 – What is a cover letter

1 : 53 – Tailor your cover letter for the organization

2 : 33 – Write down the list of your accomplishments before writing the cover letter

3 : 23 – Have an introduction

3 : 57 – Get to the point

4 : 47 – A conclusion is your time to put your enthusiasm on show

5 : 30 – How to make a great impression with your cover letter

6 : 27 – Edit your cover letter

7 : 08 – Use www.hemingwayapp.com to help your style guide

7 : 36 – Simple is best

8 : 09 – Keep it clear

8 : 30 – A cover letter is answering a need

8 : 50 – Companies are only asking a big question

Tips to Note :

Make sure that you introduce yourself from the get-go. Then after your introduction get straight to the point. You can ensure that your content has a clear style by using the ‘Hemingwayapp’ to help with editing.

However, even if the contents of your cover letter is weak, your conclusion should be enthusiastic and expectant.

 

 

 

Five resume Tips

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         Get Your Next Job With These Resume Tips

 

Resume Pointers

Do you like to write resumes?

Good for you if you do because I certainly don’t. Over the years, however, I have had to write several. It is for this reason that I know that my resume writing skills can be of much help to persons who are novices to the art or who are simply just uncertain about the process.

Resumes should be viewed as clothes and in this episode, I talk about what best to put on.

Here or the Highlights:

1: 25 – My experience

 

1: 43 – Do your research

 

3: 08 – Tailor your resume for the job

 

3: 44 – Make your resume keyword rich.

 

5: 30 – Get to the point; don’t use fillers

 

5: 56 – Write a strong objective. It’s your pass to getting an interview.

 

Tips to Note :

Before sending your resume please do some research. Your research will the inform your process of creating a resume. With that said you must use as much knowledge about the job to tailor your resume to it. Oh, and forget about fillers, just get straight to the point.

 

Achieve Your Goals With Goal Setting and Planning

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Plan and achieve your goals

 

 How to Set Goals

 

We all have dreams and aspirations, however, these will remain such until we line them up and break them down into doable actions. Below I show my process for goal setting.

 

Highlights:

 

1: 13 – What are goals?

 

1: 50 – Our Desires

 

2: 48 – Goals should not be overwhelming

 

3: 19 – Write down your goals

 

4: 00 – The to do list

 

5: 10 – Start doing

 

5: 50 – Use the Brian Tracy ABC method to accomplish your goals

 

7: 00 – Breakdown your goals and chew them

 

Tips to Note:

Start doing something that will help you to achieve your goals. Break them down into doable actions. You can use a list to help you to do this. Don’t underestimate the power of a list. For further goal setting techniques, I recommend you watch Brian Tracy’s Youtube videos about his ABC method.

 

 

 

 

How to Become a Nurse in The United States

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Nursing tools
The stethoscope is an important tool for nurses

The International Students’ Perspective

 

In this show, I speak to Nikisha Morris about her journey to becoming a nurse. Nikisha was very kind and forthcoming with information that can help us all.

 Highlights :

2:50 – How she made the switch from an International relations background to a nursing degree program.

3:40 – She speaks about the subjects that helped her to get into nursing school.

4:28 – Speaks about the “fast track program” available to students. Nikisha also encourages students to do a bachelors.

5:50 – How to work a go to nursing school.

7:10 – How to get a visa as an international student to attend nursing school.

8:00 – Nurses usually get jobs before leaving their studies are completed. Jobs such as care tech jobs are available to nursing students.

9:30 – The length of time it takes to get the visa.

10:14 – How to get help with the application for nursing school and F visa.

10:30 – You will need a guarantor.

11:45 – Get your transcripts from our home country accredited.

12:35 – What nursing classes are like.

13:40 – The most difficult subjects in nursing school.

14:09 – Nursing school administration; how to get the information you need.

15:40 – Bypass SATS and other prerequisite courses by transferring your previous university courses.

17:10 – *Pro-tip* How to get in-state tuition.

18:00 – How it feels to be a nurse.

24:24 – How to deal with your setbacks.

Tips to note from this interview

Make sure that you want to be a nurse before applying. Then do your research on the state and school that you need to attend. If you do this you will know how to approach the school admin for help and other matters.

Depression and Unemployment

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Depression halts work and rational thoughts

 

Depression

We all have negative feelings or pains that come from a failure at some point our lives. Being unemployed enhances this feeling even more.  Depression plays serious tricks on the mind that can even sometimes be deadly.

Sometimes we may even feel as if though we are complete failures. However, this thought is an irrational thought. In this episode, I share my personal experience with unemployment and depression.

Highlights –

1 : 07 – Being depressed and unemployed

 

2 : 00 – Unemployed with savings Vs without savings

 

3 : 20 – Deep depression

 

4 : 39 – Desperation and self-pity because of unemployment

 

4 : 54 – Don’t waste a good depression

 

5 : 59 – Irrational thoughts from being depressed

 

7 : 01 – How to restart your job search

 

8 : 05 – Being employed VS Your purpose for living

 

8 : 52 – Tips for the unemployed ( use Khan Academy and Alison.com)

 

10 : 40 – Set a schedule and have a routine for every day

 

12 : 30 – Start a hobby – especially one that can eventually get you paid

 

Tips to Note –

Regardless of how you might feel, know that you will be employed again no matter how long it takes. Good employees are hard to find. Maybe, being unemployed may even spark your own entrepreneurial spirit. So you might even start your own business. However, positive things will not happen until you change your mindset and start to do something productive.