tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1 2008-07-23T13:04:53Z Blogging About Financial Freedom Through Investing In Paper, Real Estate, and Building Businesses. Movable Type 3.31 tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1287 2008-07-23T12:00:00Z 2008-07-23T13:04:53Z

My buddies tease me about having a bulldog approach to success. I work and work and work on something (or someone) until it is a win. I hear a 'but' in every no (whether expressed or not) and figure if...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog Did you know the average toddler hears 'no' 400 times a day? It doesn’t stop them from trying and it certainly shouldn't stop you. Note: There is a time to quit. I set realistic goals before the project begins to help me determine when. Caution though, most people quit way too soon. Base those goals on facts, not hopes. ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1286 2008-07-22T12:00:00Z 2008-07-22T13:10:01Z

Danielle Weinstock makes a great point in her new book Can This Elephant Curtsy On Cue? "Money alone is the root of a bad job choice. Live to work. It is more satisfying than toys. Have the wisdom to maintain...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1285 2008-07-21T12:00:00Z 2008-07-21T12:56:43Z

When I was contacted about Danielle Weinstock's new book Can This Elephant Curtsy On Cue, I was skeptical. Weinstock, a film producer, is going to teach me about business? Yes, I know that the film industry is a business (I've...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog They change jobs every four years. Someone in the entertainment business can change jobs every month as they move from production to production. They either learn how to deal with career change or they don't make it. The timing of Can This Elephant Curtsy On Cue? is unfortunately perfect. If you have a loved one looking at a possible layoff or he/she is already struggling with one, and are wondering what you can do to help, pass along this book. I know I wish I had it when I was laid off. It would have saved me some heartache. I'll be covering a few of my favorite sections this week (my all time fave is about the Pretend Office) but I won't be doing the book justice. The wealth is in the stories and the humor (along with the big lessons). ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1284 2008-07-20T15:01:25Z 2008-07-20T15:05:25Z

You're likely all reading My Open Wallet anyway (a great source of money ideas) but in case, you're not... I have a couple guest posts there http://www.myopenwallet.net/2008/07/guest-post-cash-strapped-yet-seen.html about entertainment on a budget. And http://www.myopenwallet.net/2008/07/guest-post-working-commute.html about dealing with a long commute...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog http://www.myopenwallet.net/2008/07/guest-post-cash-strapped-yet-seen.html about entertainment on a budget. And http://www.myopenwallet.net/2008/07/guest-post-working-commute.html about dealing with a long commute (during working months, I commute 4 hours a day) ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1283 2008-07-18T12:00:00Z 2008-07-18T13:33:55Z

As children, we would each get one set of new school clothes every year (I have five siblings). The rest was supplied by hand-me-downs and donations. We'd keep these clothes in tip top condition (or as tip top as rowdy...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog As children, we would each get one set of new school clothes every year (I have five siblings). The rest was supplied by hand-me-downs and donations. We'd keep these clothes in tip top condition (or as tip top as rowdy kids could keep them) by wearing them only for school or other special occasions. When we got home, we'd change into harder worn clothes. I've continued doing this as an adult. When I get home from work, I'll change out of my suit into comfy, relaxing clothes. This could be dress slacks with worn cuffs or shirts with a discoloration (from what, I don't know – the hubby gets mysterious grease drops on his shirts). If I'm not going anywhere or expecting anyone, it could be that faded frosh t-shirt from first year university, the one with 'Let's Merge' and other witty accounting pick up lines on it, and that 80's style pair of jeans with the knees hanging out of them (very George Michael). Oh, and the crazy holiday socks my Mom always buys me. What does this do? It extends the life of my pricier business clothes (I can also often wear them twice without washing, saving more wear and tear). It delays the used clothes' trip to the landfill (delayed even longer if I use them for painting or gardening clothes, and after that for rags). It saves me time by limiting the clothes shopping I need to do. tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1281 2008-07-17T12:00:00Z 2008-07-17T13:03:24Z

Yesterday morning, I went downstairs to the basement and there was a puddle of blood on the cement (the basement is unfinished, thank goodness). The freezer had been accidentally turned off for a week. Everything was spoiled. It was a...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog 1) I have a wonderful husband. An elderly woman in a senior citizen residence once told me that every 'disaster' a couple survives together tightens the bond. We each had our little freak out and got over it. No blame (regret though). No pointing fingers. No anger. Simply a shrug and a roll up of sleeves as we cleaned up (the hubby mopped). 2) There is a risk in doing favors. Most of the food spoiled belonged to my brother-in-law and his wife. We tried to do a good thing by lending them our freezer space. It turned out not-so-good. They didn't say anything to us but I'm sure they said a few choice things to each other (I feel terrible about it). 3) As with my investments, I should check on the freezer more often. I don't cook all that often so I didn't notice the freezer was off until the food was spoiled. If I had checked early, we could have saved some food. 4)Canned goods beat freezer food. I have yet to have canned goods spoil (I never store bent cans for long, eating their contents right away). Every few years, some 'disaster' happens to my freezer contents. ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1282 2008-07-16T22:54:30Z 2008-07-16T22:55:46Z

I have an entry over at Fabulous Financials about one of my fave topics, Roadtrips. Please drop by and check it out....

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog Please drop by and check it out.]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1279 2008-07-16T12:00:00Z 2008-07-16T13:09:34Z

A loved one was offered voluntary severance on Friday. His company is downsizing so they sent out offers to the entire workforce asking for volunteers. He turned it down but he knows that within two years, the location will be...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog A loved one was offered voluntary severance on Friday. His company is downsizing so they sent out offers to the entire workforce asking for volunteers. He turned it down but he knows that within two years, the location will be closed and he'll be out of a job. An overwhelming majority of people have told him to stick it out to the bitter end and then take the offer given then. I don't think so. Playing last man (or woman) standing is not pleasant. More and more responsibilities are placed on fewer and fewer staff (I've heard of office workers mopping floors). Everyone is tense, on edge, and snappy. Not to mention, the package offered at the end is usually quite stingy. I told him to start looking for a new job immediately. Yes, he'd be walking away for a package but that package is designed to bridge between employment, not to be a windfall. If he finds a new job, no bridge is needed. We’ve talked about the benefits of looking for a job while having a job before. There is no off putting smell of desperation turning employers off (employers like to hire people other employers want). The job searcher has the luxury of time and can wait for a great job, rather than settle for any job. He has some negotiation power. This translates into (usually) a higher salary. That higher salary will more than make up for any severance pay lost. tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1280 2008-07-15T15:48:25Z 2008-07-15T15:52:34Z

Are you sick and tired of hearing about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and all the other bad news swirling around the Financial Blogosphere? Then take a virtual vacation over at http://www.queercents.com/2008/07/15/tahiti-on-the-cheap-five-ways-to-afford-a-south-pacific-paradise/ where I'm talking about ways to decrease the...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog http://www.queercents.com/2008/07/15/tahiti-on-the-cheap-five-ways-to-afford-a-south-pacific-paradise/ where I'm talking about ways to decrease the cost of a Tahiti vacation. Yep, that's what I need right now. To sit on the beach and escape. Thanks to Nina for allowing me to guest post!! ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1278 2008-07-15T12:00:00Z 2008-07-15T13:08:40Z

My post yesterday reminded me how important the perception of time is. Time, in my opinion, is a far more precious resource than money. I can always earn more money. Time, once passed, is gone forever. Here are my top...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog 1) Harness Synergies If I'm expending energy, I want to use that action to benefit as many other areas of my life as possible. Take travel. The hubby and I love to travel. I use the photos from our trips on our travel blog. I base many of my novels in the travel destinations. I research new products and business development for my blogs and for my contract gigs. I usually pop in on business, blog, or writing buddies or family. We bring back goods (like English chocolate) to barter and as thank you's. And we're always looking for investments. 2) Sunk Time Is Gone Time, like money, spent in the past is not considered when making decisions about the future. I've ended blogs that I spent 3 years posting on. I'm not going to spend more of my precious time on something that isn't working and won't ever work. 3) When You Can, Delegate There are unlimited possibilities to fill up our day. I'm very choosy about what tasks I take on. If I can delegate it for less (or the same hourly rate) and doing it myself doesn't bring me joy, I delegate. It isn't a sign of weakness but of power. 4) Do The To Do List With the unlimited possibilities and the tempting distractions, the to do list is a must. I keep it manageable, usually with my top 5 things to do that day (ordered in importance). Then, and this is the trick, I DO it. I get it done and then no matter what happens with the rest of my day, I feel I've accomplished something 5) Rewards Come After Accomplishments TV or recreational reading is a reward. It is like dessert. It should come after the accomplishments, the main dish, the work. Like dessert, too much makes one soft (in the head, rather than the belly) ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1277 2008-07-14T12:00:00Z 2008-07-14T13:20:13Z

I have a goal every summer. Over the four months, I write a novel and a novella. A book published every six months is considered the bare minimum for budding romance writers. That's me. Bare minimum. Now you would think...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog Don't Cut Corners Cutting corners in planning and preparation always shows in the final product. The final product could be good but with more upfront work, it could have been better. Time Spent Doesn't Count When I was deciding whether or not to rewrite the novel or write a brand new novella, I would think about the months I spent on the novel last summer. An error. Time like money, once spent, shouldn't be considered. Negotiate Out Of A Mistake When faced with the choice between a sub par product or a delay, most rational people will choose the delay. After explaining the situation, my publisher was understanding and happy to work with me. Communication is key. ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1276 2008-07-11T12:00:00Z 2008-07-11T13:06:34Z

Sharon Harvey Rosenberg shares a 'secret' in The Frugal Duchess. She doesn't drive. I swear, I dropped the book at that point. Here was a successful reporter (and we all know reporters travel constantly) and she doesn't drive. You know...

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Jeepers, I only have two posts left in Frugal Duchess week and over 200 pages to cover. I won't be able to put even a dent in the information captured in this book (I heard a rumor Sharon was working...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1274 2008-07-09T12:00:00Z 2008-07-09T13:15:32Z

Our city has a ban on pesticides and other nasty weed killers. The problem is… we have an interlock driveway. Grass and weeds are constantly poking through the cracks in the brick (plants are resilient, aren't they?). So what is...

Kimber http://www.roadtoforbes.com/index.php/ksblog ]]> tag:www.nolimitsladies.com,2008://1.1273 2008-07-08T12:00:00Z 2008-07-08T13:40:18Z

I didn't think I'd get anything from the chapter in Sharon Harvey Rosenberg's The Frugal Duchess about furniture. I mean, I am the QUEEN of used furniture shopping. The hubby and I joke that there is a tiny blemish on...

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