Okay, I’ve been racking my brain about this reality series idea. The more I brainstorm the more awesome I know it will be. I need your help though, and I am giving away THREE BOOKS to the reader who helps me come up with a name for this reality series!! I NEED YOUR HELP! Here’s what I have (that I can reveal) and what I need from you — my loyal debt hating readers and soon-to-be audience members of the greatest blog reality series in blog history. What I Know (subject to change as new ideas or challenges arise.) Competition [...] Read more »
Debt Elimination Reality Series Questionnaire: How Determined Are You?
Welcome to a new week! As you know, I am working on an idea I have regarding a reality series here on Enemy of Debt. I am completely overwhelmed by ALL OF YOU who are seriously interested and I’m super excited about the potential this idea has for a variety of reasons. Thank you for the enormous response I received from last week’s post! Here’s why I am so excited! Enemy of Debt will get some extra exposure, which will in turn lead to more people getting out of debt! The contestants will be motivated by their very real desire [...] Read more »
The Super-Charged Guide to Financial Freedom Review
How do you increase the likelihood of you completing your financial resolutions? Reading! That’s right! Reading a book, or books related to the goals you want to accomplish increases the chance that you will succeed. That’s not to say you’ll accomplish what you set out to accomplish by simply reading a book. The book acts as a resource to teach you new ideas, but it also helps you stay motivated with your “eye on the prize!” Depending on your goal, it may take more than one book to help you cross the finish line. I read The Total Money Makeover [...] Read more »
Looking for 4-6 People Who Are DETERMINED to Pay off Debt in 2011!
Hi everyone! I have an idea — something never done before on a blog — as far as I know. Think of it as the collision of Enemy of Debt and Reality Television (without the television). A reality show blog style? YES! I’m working out the details as we speak, but first need to find 4-6 of the most determined, focused, and motivated people that have decided to pay off debt in 2011! ONLY SERIOUS people need apply! I am wanting to officially launch this by the end of February or March at the latest. Nine or ten months of [...] Read more »
Do You Suffer From (SAD) Stuff Attachment Disorder?
Photo Credit: paalia Have you made the smart resolution to work on becoming debt free in 2011? If so, congratulations! As many of you know, making the resolution is just the beginning. Resolutions are easy to make, but unfortunately they’re even easier to break. I’ve broken resolutions myself as I’m sure you have too. In the beginning, you’re pumped up about your decision to do whatever it is that you’ve decided to do, but once life, time constraints, and a lack of discipline get in the way, that motivation wanes and we find ourselves giving up on our desire to [...] Read more »
Roundup: “Staying Motivated” Edition
Articles I Have Enjoyed Recently That Motivated Me How to Survive & Thrive When You Hate Your Job by Dena at Evolution. Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs | Motivation Series Part 1 by Ken Kurosawa at Wasabi Burger. Maintaining Momentum When You Have No Motivation by Paul at PaulNorwine.com. How to Defeat Burnout and Stay Motivated is a guest post by Jeffrey Tang on Zen Habits. A Breakdown Of All The Sexy Stocks I Own J Money motivates me over at Budgets Are Sexy by making investing look sexy. A Very Special Guest Post By Me How God Worked In [...] Read more »
4 Personal Development Authors That Have Helped Me Grow
Dave Ramsey - (Financial) Perhaps one of the most influential financial gurus of our time, Dave Ramsey is a best selling author, founder of Financial Peace University, and radio personality for the syndicated and highly popular Dave Ramsey Show. He has made it his mission in life to help people get out of debt so they can enjoy what he calls financial peace. His hard-lined views challenge the current mindset of society by debunking common myths associated with debt and money. He does a very good job of helping you understand not only what you should do, but why you [...] Read more »
Changing Your Behavior Requires A Paradigm Shift
What Is A Paradigm Shift? As defined, is ¹) a fundamental change in approach or assumptions, and ²) the acceptance by a majority of a changed belief, attitude, or way of doing things. What if your way of thinking changed completely? Would your behaviors change as well? People are afraid of change, but change for the better should be nothing to fear! Change is growth and maturity, because if you are not changing you are not learning. Learn to change and you will be amazed at what you can do! Become a butterfly! Check out these four articles from four [...] Read more »