Congress passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill to compete with growing countries with more robust and modern foundations, while ours are outdated or crumbling. However, the glitch in the plan is that the US has fewer skilled trade workers. How did we get here, and how did "doing" become dirty work?
This next internet era of social capital reorients access to influence and resources. Now more than ever, it is feasible to fund your venture where your social capital is the investment. In the wake of the pandemic, many are starting (and funding) their ventures. Research points to a future in which nearly 80 percent of teenagers say they want to be their own boss; 40 percent aspire to start their own business.
Your human capital is your ability to be compensated more (or the same within a shorter time or with less labor). Financial advisors don’t talk about this too often; however, being better at what you do (skill, specialty, etc.) creates a greater return than any other financial instrument. The greatest asset on your balance sheet isn’t your home or stock portfolio; it is YOU.
Do quitters never win? Apparently, they do. In the wake of the pandemic, more people than ever are starting on their own. The biggest winners are Solopreneurs. How they navigate the next twelve months will make or break the trend. Quitters with transactional competence stand the best chance of making a sustainable transition.
This isn't one of those hit pieces meant to stoke the political divide. Instead, we look at Joe Biden through the lens of his transactional personality, the Performer. Often seen as a great connector, Performer personalities are primarily concerned with others (and almost to a fault). Is this true of President Biden? Let’s explore.
We often see, even in the most successful achievers, an imbalance in their lives. Perhaps they make a high income, but their health is poor. Maybe they are so focused on one aspect of life that they struggle to satisfy others. It isn't easy to create balance in our lives, however, it is quite possible to be profoundly satisfied across many Conditions of Life.
