Posts for "gen-y"


The True Story of Felix Carvajal

From Young and Frugal
May 16, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Andarin “Felix” Carvajal was a postman who grew up poor in Cuba during the late 1800s. He didn’t have much, but he had a dream; a dream to represent Cuba in the ... (more)

Being a Grownup

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 15, 2012 at 9:00 am
I spent the weekend on Long Island with my mom for Mother’s Day. We had a great time…we cooked dinner, did a little shopping, gardened, and just sat around talking. ... (more)

The Enemy of Success

From Young and Frugal
May 14, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Success means different things to different people, but no matter your definition of success, there is only one uniform enemy to it. It doesn’t matter if you have reached ... (more)

Don’t Make Me Choose

From Part Time Perfectionist
May 10, 2012 at 10:02 pm
TweetI LOVE tech. Yes, I’m on the marketing/social side, but that doesn’t make my love of technology any less fervent. I don’t want to talk about how many guys ... (more)

The Art of Being Ageless

From Young and Frugal
May 10, 2012 at 12:09 am
A few years ago I was featured in Forbes Magazine for being a “Savvy Shopper.” As you can imagine I was pretty darn excited about it, so I told the world, including ... (more)

Where Nerds Rule

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 3, 2012 at 9:41 am
This post could also be titled “Why the Internet is Awesome!”  Remember when you were growing up and nerds were highly uncool? If you were smart, into computers or ... (more)

Sometimes A Great Brand Is Not Enough

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
May 3, 2012 at 5:30 am
As many of my fellow contributors have written, the personal brand you create is one of the most important determinants of your success both inside and outside of the workplace. We ... (more)

Role Models

From Young and Frugal
May 2, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Who do I want my son’s role models to be? Lately this question has been bugging me because it’s honestly kind of hard to think of some. I understand that no one is ... (more)

5 Recession-Era Recovery Strategies for Young Entrepreneurs

From YoungEntrepreneur.com
May 1, 2012 at 6:00 am
The recession may be over, but the lessons learned from that dark period will be hard to forget. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, ... (more)

Don’t Worry About “It”

From Young and Frugal
April 26, 2012 at 12:16 am
There are always two choices: to worry about “it” or to work towards “it.” When you work towards something you shift your energy from worrying to preparing, ... (more)

The Urgent/Important Paradox

From Young and Frugal
April 23, 2012 at 11:54 pm
A few months into my last job it was decided by the executives that I needed to have e-mail on my phone so they could get in contact with me easier. I hesitantly agreed; scared ... (more)

Senior Year In The “Real World”

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
April 18, 2012 at 8:56 pm
For those who remember the good old days when we were still in school… Freshman year is when you are just getting acclimated. Sophomore year, you start to figure things out and ... (more)

History Lessons Outside the Classroom

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
April 17, 2012 at 9:15 am
When I read Kate’s beautiful tribute to her grandma, it made me think about my own grandmas. They were wonderful, special ladies, completely different personalities, but ... (more)

Toyota Jidoka

From Young and Frugal
April 12, 2012 at 12:09 am
For years Toyota has been known for their quality products, and part of ensuring this quality has been not only their innovation in machinery, but a shared responsibility and power ... (more)

All In

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
April 10, 2012 at 9:38 am
Whether you’re part of a huge corporation, small non-profit, local retailer, or a big-time professional sports team, it’s incredibly important for everyone to be ... (more)

It Just Takes One Person

From Young and Frugal
April 9, 2012 at 11:40 pm
I recently had the opportunity to watch the documentary Being Elmo, the true story of Kevin Clash (Elmo’s puppeteer). It was highly inspirational and provided wonderful ... (more)

The Key To Strong Personal Brand: Having No “Buts”

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
April 5, 2012 at 5:30 am
About a year ago I received a promotion at work. The new position was an absolutely amazing opportunity and one that could teach me a lot and help me build many connections throughout ... (more)

Freedom Flight

From Young and Frugal
April 2, 2012 at 10:10 pm
It was a hot Texas summer and I wanted to land a 360 on a wakeboard so bad I could taste it. I had been working on it for the past few weeks and had taken some pretty hard falls ... (more)

Forget What You Think You Know About Gen-Yers

From Dan Erwin
March 22, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Five Millennial MythsThe conventional wisdom that Millennials--all those under the age of 30--are needy and narcissistic is deeply flawed, says Jennifer Deal. Deal, a research ... (more)

Sick and Tired

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
March 22, 2012 at 9:08 am
If you know me, or follow me on Twitter, you may have gathered that my stomach and I aren’t exactly besties. Well, on Tuesday afternoon, my stomach decided to remind me ... (more)

Bring Recess Back

From Life Without Pants
February 27, 2012 at 7:46 am
When we were kids, our teachers used to schedule “recess” as part of our school day. This glorious hour of the day had no rules and no restrictions (other than playing ... (more)

Announcing Millennial Branding’s New Premium Gen Y Research Portal

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
February 22, 2012 at 10:30 am
As a Personal Branding Blog subscribers, I would like you to be one of the first to know about my company’s new Premium Gen Y Research portal. I’ve spent several months ... (more)

GenPink Picks: NYC Fashion Week edition

From GenPink
February 19, 2012 at 12:28 am
The New York City Fashion Week wrapped up just a couple of days ago, showcasing the latest fashion trends on the runway. But fashion doesn’t just belong on the catwalk. Some ... (more)

Trend Watch: Speaking the Language and Ministering to the Next Generation

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
February 17, 2012 at 5:04 pm
  Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet and the American Life Project, recently spoke at the annual conference of the National Religious Broadcasters.  This talk ... (more)

That One Simple and Terrifyingly Complex Question: What Do You Want?

From Life Without Pants
February 16, 2012 at 8:55 am
What’s my legacy? What’s my contribution? What matters most? These are all questions I’ve asked myself recently, and I’ve asked you, the reader to think ... (more)