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Edward Antrobus Leaving aside what the actual numbers are or how you actually go about getting there, if you had/have a budget surplus, what would you do with it? If you've covered the expenses of everyday life and got your savings for future needs (emergency fund, retirement, etc) squared away, and still have a solid chunk of change left over, what would use it for? Had a chat with a financial advisor and not knowing my own answer to this question limits my ability to move forward with a plan.

39 weeks ago from Untemplater and Rocky Mountain Networking

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JenG: I felt the exact same way! Having worked myself out of debt and then embracing saving like a zealot, it was hard for me to draw on my "safety ...MoreI felt the exact same way! Having worked myself out of debt and then embracing saving like a zealot, it was hard for me to draw on my "safety funds" when I needed them. I worked on it. I mean, what's the point in saving if you never, ever use it?!
36 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: I don't see any point in having money if you don't spend it, but NOT spending is so ingrained that it would be easier if there was just enough ...MoreI don't see any point in having money if you don't spend it, but NOT spending is so ingrained that it would be easier if there was just enough money instead of too much.
36 weeks ago

Jennifer Peeler I Just finished the redesign for http://www.augustturak.com. Launching the beta site is a great step forward for our team, and we are looking forward to the results that will come from becoming more intelligently present on the web. I would love to hear some feedback about the beta and anything we should do next from anyone and everyone. Thanks in advance

94 weeks ago from Untemplater and Social Media Marketers

Ellen Nordahl When you're looking to switch careers and make a move to a new city, what not-so-obvious factors do you consider during the search? I think an important (and often overlooked) factor is the economic health of the region you're looking to move to. Money Magazine recently came out with a list of the nation's "Recession Proof" cities http://bit.ly/cLTk3s. If the general economy of a region was taking a turn for the worse, would it put you off from making a move?

100 weeks ago from Career Changers, JobSTART 101, Untemplater and u30pro 2 more

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Josh Allan Dykstra: Interesting article! Thanks for sharing, Ellen.
100 weeks ago

Danver Chandler: I just moved to an economically NOT proof state and city. There are jobs, but my career line is Education and I have NEVER felt there would ever ...MoreI just moved to an economically NOT proof state and city. There are jobs, but my career line is Education and I have NEVER felt there would ever be a problem getting employed as a teacher. I did consider this, but continue to believe I'll over come the obvious...I have a teaching interview tomorrow, but I have been looking for nearly 5 months! Before Atlanta I was more concerned about zip codes and crime rates...so every time I move I look on the police site and see which zip codes I will not live in, but would be willing to work in.

*So, in answer to your question I'd consider it, but if I really wanted to move, I'd still move and send out good vibes to the Universe! :-)
100 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer http://ow.ly/21SB3 In my Untemplater article I wrote how Americans are dependent on others for employment. For me as an unemployed grad, I've proactively tried to better myself. I've started a blog, networked and met new people (on and offline), and started a few cool projects. The point is, sure I'm looking for the right job in the field I want to pursue (marketing, project management), but I'm also using my time to grow professionally and personally. What are you doing while unemployed?

100 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Development, Personal Development and Untemplater 2 more

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Patricia Stewart: Dr. Woody you are correct. So many people get hung up on not finding a job and they should look at how they can better their life themselves and ...MoreDr. Woody you are correct. So many people get hung up on not finding a job and they should look at how they can better their life themselves and look at opportunities that are out their to teach them how to be in charge of their own future. People made money during the depression, but schools don't teach that.

Cameron you need to go to my website at the-team.biz/1693745 and look at this opportunity. They are looking for some ambitious people to help market their products and have just hit over 2.5 billion in just 5 years. They have great leaders to help us succeed. Email me at changeyourlife@yahoo.com if you want to know where a meeting is close you.
100 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer: @Ruth I love your story. Keep up the good work!

@Dr. Woody sounds like you have a cool job. I'd like to do work like that. I think I have a ...More@Ruth I love your story. Keep up the good work!

@Dr. Woody sounds like you have a cool job. I'd like to do work like that. I think I have a perspective that a lot of students could value from. I'm working on a project to help people figure out "what they want to be when they grow up," actually.
100 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff I'm in PHX on business and was attending a happy with local YPs and was fortunate to meet these Gen Y rock stars walking from coast to coast to support the Gail's Angels Foundation. They are blogging (http://coasttocoastforacure.com/) and I thought that you folks would be interested in following their journey. So why are they doing it? They feel that in the past they weren't always appreciative for their good health and life and wanted to help those who aren't as lucky. Check them out!

100 weeks ago from The Appreciation Revolution, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Travel for Business, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Untemplater 3 more

Samantha Karol: Awesome Meghan, thanks for sharing!
100 weeks ago

Ravi S. Kudesia My first post is up on Untemplater today: Why Gen Y is Built to Fail. Let me know your thoughts! http://untemplater.com/?p=2764

104 weeks ago from Untemplater

Cameron Plommer I was going to make this question into a blog post, but I think it is better suited for discussion here. With the ease at which social media and the internet let's you speak with like-minded people are we creating bubbles of influence that only matter within our own small bubbles? Does this lead to stagnation of ideas and a lack of innovation in the long-run? What are you doing to get outside your bubble and connect with people not like you and that don't think the way you do?

105 weeks ago from Personal Development, Untemplater, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers 2 more

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J. Maureen Henderson: @Elizabeth - You raise a good question and one I think it would be interesting to discuss in its own thread - *Is* content still king? I've seen ...More@Elizabeth - You raise a good question and one I think it would be interesting to discuss in its own thread - *Is* content still king? I've seen multiple arguments (I know Copyblogger has tackled this more than once, but there are lots of other examples) that it's being supplanted/rivaled by context. And I'm inclined to agree - he who shouts loudest and promotes with the most savvy and reach gets heard and lauded, regardless of whether there or not there are 1001 other voices out there (online or off, in just about every industry) producing a better intellectual product and still toiling in obscurity.
104 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: @J.Maureen--I look at content online as synonymous with quality in any form of expression. I think the nature of online is so fast that the ...More@J.Maureen--I look at content online as synonymous with quality in any form of expression. I think the nature of online is so fast that the pendulum swing back and forth between content vs. strategy (marketing, etc) as driving traffic is more like a metronome. Given how fast it's ticking back and forth, the media that has solid content will succeed, I think. For that matter, the advertising and marketing with superior content will stick around, too--just look at television. Some of the ads are better than the programming.
104 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer I want get feedback on an idea I have I think a lot of high school and college grads are at a real disadvantage when they enter the real world. School ignores so many practical skills and doesn't push students to be remarkable. I'd like to set up some kind of school, workshop or program that gives students the information, resources and motivation to be remarkable people. Which in turn will hopefully lead to better people and employees. Thoughts. Criticism. Business partners???

107 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Personal Development, Untemplater and Brazen Undergrads 2 more

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Danver Chandler: @Andrew:

#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made ...More@Andrew:

#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made your point clearer, but since you stated that I assumed you'd elaborate.
106 weeks ago

Andrew Hill: Oh yeah for sure, I'm going to actually sleep tonight but tomorrow I'll elaborate I think it is key to keep on going at a crazy goal or to just ...MoreOh yeah for sure, I'm going to actually sleep tonight but tomorrow I'll elaborate I think it is key to keep on going at a crazy goal or to just enjoy what you have at whatever school you're at more.
106 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer I'm proud to say that I have my first article up as of today for Untemplater.com. For you fellow econ nerds you will love it because I apply John Maynard Keynes' famous quote, "in the long run, we're all dead." And everyone else will love it because I apply the quote to lifestyle design and personal improvement.

108 weeks ago from Untemplater, Personal Development and Economics and Finance 1 more

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Cameron Plommer I am wondering what your first introduction to the concept of passive income was. For me it was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and and reintroduction by Steve Pavlina. Before these two resources I never thought there was any way to make money besides exchanging your time. These resources really opened my eyes. I am now incubating some ideas that could in the future turn into passive revenue. So what book/person/resource opened your paradigm to passive income?

108 weeks ago from Untemplater, Upstarts! and Personal Development 1 more

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Sean Masters: @Danver I didn't go to some fantastical business school as a child, but we learned about money, banking, property, and other financial concepts ...More@Danver I didn't go to some fantastical business school as a child, but we learned about money, banking, property, and other financial concepts between math and history classes - not in place of those programs but in-addition-to them (to be fair, it was apples or oranges we'd talk about in 1st and 2nd grade math classes, and we made the transition to the concept of money by 3rd grade; still, I remember vividly the 4th grade "World History" class where we learned about the foundations of modern banking and trade).

Because of this experience, I personally don't see many difficulties in transitioning from the concepts of "doing chores for an allowance" AKA "working for a wage/salary" into "working for a residual income". It's not an advanced topic at all, it's just slightly different from "do this job and get a paycheck every Thursday" and in my opinion is absolutely digestible by 4th or 5th graders.

Really, the concepts behind taxation (also 4th grade "World History" if I recall - again just my school, doesn't mean everyone's school was like this) would translate pretty readily over into getting paid on an ongoing basis for an ongoing service.

As for creating an entire curriculum that deals with this, I'm intelligent but I'm not that smart! ;)
108 weeks ago

Danver Chandler: @Sean - well, what examples of residual income could be created by kids. I understand the concept yet I am familiar with in the "amway global" ...More@Sean - well, what examples of residual income could be created by kids. I understand the concept yet I am familiar with in the "amway global" sense. What sort of business or system could a child create...you can start with the typical lemonade stand example.
108 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer So I check out Seth Godin's new book Linchpin and have read the intro and first five or so pages or the first chapter. As an "economist" I love how he describes the interchangable-worker paradigm of our society. And i can tell I'm going to really enjoy the book. The only problem is that it makes me want to do what the book is preaching so much that I stop reading and go do stuff do make myself indispensable. But I guess that the point right?

112 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Economics and Finance and Untemplater 1 more

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Ed Barrientos: Cameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read ...MoreCameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read what is a very thin book. I would read a few pages and then go off brainstorming about some point he makes...have not yet read Linchpin...will have to buy it.
111 weeks ago

Marie Williams: Ha, I didn't see this thread before I posted I was reading Linchpin. I agree, it is a great, inspiring read. I really want to put it into practice.
110 weeks ago

Dariane Nabor Did you see Untemplater LIVE today? What'd you think?

116 weeks ago from Untemplater

Stanley Lee: When is it usually live?
114 weeks ago

Dariane Nabor: Untemplater held two live broadcasts on Tuesday. The next live broadcast will be Wed. Mar. 17 at 7pm PST.
MoreUntemplater held two live broadcasts on Tuesday. The next live broadcast will be Wed. Mar. 17 at 7pm PST.
http://untemplater.com/live
114 weeks ago

Dariane Nabor Hmm.. what should I ask the readers this week?

119 weeks ago from Untemplater

Stanley Lee: Got a question to ask for the week?
118 weeks ago

Dariane Nabor: I'm always looking for new ideas!
116 weeks ago

Lindsey So thrilled to have my first post on Untemplater!! http://untemplater.com/mobile-lifestyle/liberating-yourself-from-fear-an...

119 weeks ago from Untemplater

Dariane Nabor Hey Untemplaters! I'm curious to know (if you haven't already seen the 'Ask The Readers' post from last week on the site)... How do you define being an 'untemplater'? Does it differ for each person, or is there a common thread that defines the untemplate lifestyle? Or is it a bit of both? Can a person be templated in one part of their life but untemplated in another? http://untemplater.com/untemplate/atr-define-untemplater/

121 weeks ago from Untemplater

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JR Moreau: Here's a cool post that accentuates a lot of about what curious people are all about... I think Untemplaters at their core are very curious people ...MoreHere's a cool post that accentuates a lot of about what curious people are all about... I think Untemplaters at their core are very curious people who want something better all the time and aren't satisfied with what the status quo is.

http://bossygirls.blogspot.com/2010/01/stay-curious-people-video-and-gui...

121 weeks ago

Lindsey: I agree with Ryan, it's definitely the road less traveled kind of mentality where passion trumps everything else. It can manifest itself through ...MoreI agree with Ryan, it's definitely the road less traveled kind of mentality where passion trumps everything else. It can manifest itself through travel, through entrepreneurship or via risk taking. It's unique to each person but in the end I strongly believe that without passion, an untemplated life is not possible.
119 weeks ago

Deborah A Sullivan I am researching all aspects of creating a BBS. From proper database to the MOST current tools available(open source) If anyone has any ideas please e-mail at me Montanadreamaker@hotmail.com or I am available through Skype @ MontanaDreamakerPortal if you'd like to chat. :)

121 weeks ago from Untemplater

Cody McKibben Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Make sure to stop in this week and keep up with our authors post-launch. We've got tons of new authors you haven't seen published at Untemplater yet. Great articles this week! http://untemplater.com

122 weeks ago from Untemplater

Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach This is an exciting topic. I have much to share on it and still learning more every single day. Inspiration, ingenuity, and taking action gets you there. Kate Nasser

122 weeks ago from Untemplater

Lindsey Looking forward to following Untemplater's developments!

123 weeks ago from Untemplater

claire stokoe Can't wait to see what everyone is upto here

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Michele Lowe Very cool that you have a network on here now too! Love your new venture- can't wait to see where it takes all of us!

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Robert Sofia You have phenomenal people on your team, the manifesto is awesome, and your site looks great! I can't wait to see how things shape up!

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Cody McKibben: Thanks for the fine compliments Robert, glad you have enjoyed things so far.
124 weeks ago

Alexa Johnson I think it sounds like just the thing to start off a new year. Well played.

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Adriana Dwan Fantastic manifesto! I can't wait to hear more from Untemplater.

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Carlos Miceli Feel free to shoot me an email at carlos[at]untemplater[dot]com to ask or suggest about any philosophical or psychological idea that you guys would want me to expand on, any debate that you would like me to write about. I would love to help us reach together the untemplate mindset that we are looking for!

124 weeks ago from Untemplater