Good Summer

  Hello to all that have been following my blog or have had a chance to just drop by and offer an eye. I greatly appreciate it. This summer has been quite busy for me regarding the fact that it was my first summer coming out of college finishing my sophomore year at Penn State. My ultimate goal this summer was to be working around the clock everyday with minimal time for fun or vacations just to observe how much an individual could possibly make in a duration of summer months. Of course I set out time for sleep. The first week I returned...

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What is Success?

Well I can't really say, I could tell you what my interpretation of success is. I can tell you what I see as being "successful" and how I envision it but I would not be able to tell you what it means for everyone. Everyone see's success differently. Of course there is a concrete definition that the world we live in would like for us to follow but the reality of it is that we all have different ideas of success. From me to you, to a homeless person or even a wealthy person. All of our views are different.  I always wondered why some homeless...

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7 Tips to Help Land That Perfect Summer Internship

If you are in college and hoping to use an internship to get your foot in the door of your particular industry, you are not alone. The competition for such slots is bound to be intense, but the good news is that there are certain things that you can do to enhance your chances of landing a position that will provide you with the skills and experience necessary to succeed in a variety of related fields. This post will highlight some of the important considerations to check off the proverbial list before going after that internship. After...

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Quote of the Week

“ Our growth depends not on how many experiences we devour, but on how many we digest. ”— Ralph W. Sock...

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How good is your "Eyesight"?

1601-1699 Ionic St Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States Can you see what I see? Well I see opportunity.This particular picture is important to me because it represents my current viewpoint and situation. The complexity of beginning at the very bottom accompanied by life's obstacles in order to one day make it to the top. In this shot I can see where I want to be from where I currently stand and that is at the top. That is the primary focus....

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Remain Focus..

In some of the worse situations, it is important to stay focus. Know the worth of your work. Know the worth of your focus. The simple pre-compensation is the just the satisfaction of working towards or on something you really care about and that's what will set people apart. The people that actually have a goal and work towards it and those who have a goal and think about it. Take action and take risks. What is the worse thing that can happen? Failure? Well failure is a bare mineral recipe for success. So with that being said how do you expect...

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Business Term of the Week

Hey guys, This week's business term of the week is NASDAQ. You're probably familiar with or have heard of the term/acronym. If yo pay attention to the stock exchange you have very well seen this before it. It stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. So what is NASDAQ and what does it do? Well, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. It is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States....

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Nutrition for Thought

Work diligently while maintaining a humble character and realistic ideologies. I get caught up a lot in what peoples expectations are for me. Sometimes I move way too fast, thinking I can do great things in a very little bit of time. I'm not saying that that is not possible but you have to pay attention to details. Details that can easily be over looked if your only focused on the outcome of your current project or success mission. Time your self. Race against yourself but do include incredible detail. Rome wasn't built in a day. Picasso did not...

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Business Term of the Week

"Capital" 1. Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash.2. The factories, machinery and equipment owned by a business and used in production. “Capital” can mean many things. Its specific definition depends on the context in which it is used. In general, it refers to financial resources available for use. Companies and societies with more capital are better off than those with less capital. Information provided by Investoped...

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Recap on my meeting with Beth Dyson

Beth DysonNFTE Program DirectorEastern University Graduate Background Very recently I met with an extremely important figure in my life. If you do not already know, I am currently a college freshmen at Penn State University. So I am unable to be in the city as often as I would like to be. Each time I have the opportunity to come home over break I try to make it my obligation to meet with Beth Dyson to share with her some of my most...

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Inspirational words from my cousin Mike,

Michael Spiller "Life isn't so bad. What you put into it is what you get out. It's as simple as that. Time goes on for ever and ever. Only time that doesn't go for ever is our time. Our time to live, change a life, and triumph in the end. You can not mope about what has happened in your life. The only solution is to learn from what happened. Realize that this is your life and no one else's. Your time and no one else's. People are like seasons,...

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Featured...

Yasmeen Watson Yasmeen "Yazz" Watson, a Freshman at Howard University, is not waiting for anything to come to her. Her ambitions and desire to win are exhibited in her everyday life, in which she refuses to go with the wind but goes against it. Having always had a passion for business, she really took her talents to the next level, really pushing her own brand - Serenity for Mankind, and is currently working on starting her own management company...

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Introducing "Hndwrttn Clothing Inc." Here are two pieces from the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Lookbook I have had the pleasure of knowing the individual behind this particular brand for about 7 years now. He's certainly a good friend of mine and serves as an inspiration to me and others. His brand is centered around clothing, culture, and lifestyle. But, allow me to introduce the person behind this very inspirational brand. Imer...

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Today in Business News

Bitcoin Tops $1,000 Again on Adoption by Zynga Amid Wider Usage So let me be one of the many economic analyst to say that I very well predicted this would happen. The nation is moving closer and closer towards the use of Bitcoin, which is a virtual form of currency that is being accepted more and more. Now, at this time your probably thinking what is so bad about this? Well, as time progresses, which is sooner than you think, Bitcoin is going...

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Just about one week into the new year...

Hi guys, It is just about to approach the completion of one whole week in the new year. How has 2014 been treating you so far? Have you lived up to the new year resolutions that you may have proposed during the last minutes of 2013? Remember that a new year is a new chance to set goals and make accomplishments. Celebrate what was done in 2013 and certainly hope for an even more incredible 2014. Peace to all, have a very successful week, make it count and lastly, have a good Sunday. -Keon Mas...

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