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Tom Volkar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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kimkeen I have been thinking about my career so much, am apparently in the accounting field but this is not a career i wd want for the rest of my life. i just want to do business, mge the small ones i can create and thats it, but am hanging in the accounting thing, its pretty confusing, what do u think?

111 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love

kimkeen: Mehul, where do you get all those quotations, they are good.
111 weeks ago
Mehul Kar: @kimkeen I went to More@kimkeen I went to http://www.maharishischooliowa.org/ and learned all sorts of awesome things :)
111 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar Inspired Creation for Authentic Creators http://www.createinspiredinfoproducts.com/inspired-creation-rally/ $1 to support Kiva. Drawing, inspiration guide and more.

112 weeks ago

 
TOP IDEA: Tom Volkar There is no playing it safe in authenticity. Authentic boldness is really living.

114 weeks ago

 
Chris Hughes What's the best personal development book you've read lately?

119 weeks ago from Personal Development

Alison Rayner: I am reading the Happiness Project right now. I am really connecting with the author (central character) and think it will really help my outlook ...MoreI am reading the Happiness Project right now. I am really connecting with the author (central character) and think it will really help my outlook on life. It also appeals to the organizer in me. : )
110 weeks ago
Scott Rafferty: Currently I'm reading two oldie-but-goodie books that I read on a bi-annual basis: "The Art of Living" - Teachings from the Stoic philosopher ...MoreCurrently I'm reading two oldie-but-goodie books that I read on a bi-annual basis: "The Art of Living" - Teachings from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, and "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

In more contemporary literature I would have to say Jim Loehr's "Power of Story" has been the most influential to me.

110 weeks ago
 
David L Wood Howdy... I just joined this website this weekend... I am searching for info to develop a plan of action... still trying to comprehend the benefits of this website... long term goal is to go back into business for myself... after experiencing the economic crash in the 80's in Texas real estate, banking, and oil& gas, the next several months is the time to start a new enterprise... again... economy has no way to go but up now... will appreciate any and all comments

131 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

: You should get into drafting.
131 weeks ago
: You should get into drafting.
131 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar Reading blogs or books works for me. The I ask myself for any new realizations and insights.

134 weeks ago from Personal Development

 
Tom Volkar Know anyone who is vocationally challenged? Tell them about this powerful Pittsburgh event. http://www.biglinkrally.com/

135 weeks ago from Pittsburgh Bloggers

 
Tom Volkar Why not build a business around your true calling? Much better than a job. FREE True calling guidebook here. http://www.biglinkrally.com/

135 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love

 
Patrícia Lustosa I recently graduated and I have many options of what to do next. I change my mind every day. How to make those big decisions?

135 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love

JenG: Pick one and try it out. We often agonize over decisions where the consequences are small. What's the worst that could happen? You might love ...MorePick one and try it out. We often agonize over decisions where the consequences are small. What's the worst that could happen? You might love the one you pick! If not, you've successfully eliminated one career choice. The only way to step forward and do...
114 weeks ago
kimkeen: among all those options, what do you love most? i realized that in life as long as u do not love what your doing, you can not be happy, so for ...Moreamong all those options, what do you love most? i realized that in life as long as u do not love what your doing, you can not be happy, so for what use is a life without happiness?
111 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar Brand new here I've a calling to reconnect the link between authenticity and abundance my last 3 posts explain. http://delightfulwork.com

142 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

 
Tom Volkar My new calling to connect the link between authenticity & abundance for all. http://tinyurl.com/me72zc & http://tinyurl.com/la824u.

143 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

Tom Volkar: Mary, Glad you like the content I'll follow on Twitter thanks for the connection which work is your bliss?
142 weeks ago
Layla Saad: @Tom - thank u soo much, the v Assistant Services website looks like a g8 resource! wil b in touch w/ them! ur a star
142 weeks ago
 
Dean Soto @Tom How did you build up your trust and authority as a Life and Business Coach? The barriers to trust are high among business leaders.

143 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

kathleen fasanella: I can't speak for Tom but I'm very fond of this blog as of late:
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I can't speak for Tom but I'm very fond of this blog as of late:
http://trustedadvisor.com/trustmatters/

143 weeks ago
Tom Volkar: One connection at a time, by facilitating discussions that challenge clients to do what they can do now.
143 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar As a coach who coaches startups I'd love to hear from folks who have worked with VAs.

143 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

Dean Soto: I've used a VA's. I'd say that unless your startup already has momentum they distract or go to waste. Otherwise, they are great.
143 weeks ago
Dean Soto: Woops. I mean "I've used VAs".
143 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar Young guys usually beat us but that's because many of us are way over 30 but we sing and party with greater gusto!

152 weeks ago from Rugby

 
Scott Asai What books are everyone reading? I tend to favor leadership ones, but there is so much rich information out there that I'm not aware of

152 weeks ago from Personal Development

Jay Neely: Great book, Stephen. I haven't stopped lending it to friends since I read it.
142 weeks ago
Stephen Evermore: Someone lent it to me. I finished it last night and the same copy was passed on to someone else not ten minutes ago.
142 weeks ago
 
Tom Volkar Played regularly until I was 45, getting back into shape for the old boys game over 30s versus under 30s. We'll destroy the young punks.

152 weeks ago from Rugby

Jessica Bahr: When we play our Alumni we tend to get beat, but isn't usually a close match!
152 weeks ago
 
A crosspost from the Books grp! I just started The Power of Less, and I'm curious if any of you approach personal development w/ minimalism?

152 weeks ago from Personal Development

: Your thoughts on finding a mentor, Holly, and yours on coaching, Tom, remind me I want to read Who's Got Your Back, Keith Ferrazzi's latest
152 weeks ago
Sarah Hartley: yes, by force!I quit my job & lived in an african village w/out power, kitchen, money, etc, & started my own project - makes you reevaluate!
143 weeks ago
Interests
Texas HoldEm Poker, Working Out, Reading, blogging, personal growth, inspiring relationships
Favorite Quote
"Vocation is where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep need" Frederich Buechner
Specialties
Small Business Start Up Coaching Business Launch Coaching Confidence Coaching and Life Coaching for Business Owners Self-Employment Coaching for Solo Professionals

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Annabel Candy
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Karla Mercado
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Eric Matas
Layla Saad
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Ryan Paugh
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