Jesse Meijers

How to create a location independent office

With the internet becoming an ever greater part of our lives, there are more and more possibilities. One of those interesting possibilities is to make yourself, and your office, location independent. As an entrepreneur, there is no greater feat than location independency. It makes your life so much easier and much more fun!

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The simplest, easiest way to have less problems INSTANTLY!

We all have problems from time to time. Without problems, you could even argue that life wouldn't be worth living, since the good times wouldn't feel as good without a reference to problematic times. But let's face it, when it comes down to it, we would all like to reduce our problems... This post is about the simplest, most effective way to reduce your problems ... INSTANTLY!

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The harsh truth about pension plans

Let's face it: we all grow old some day. And when we do, we want to keep living in the same way we have become used to. Which means we need some sort of income. The standard way this desire is met, is by using a pension plan. However, did you know that most people with a pension plan will never see all of that money?

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How to use the Law of Reciprocity to your advantage

Last week I was driving home from a client during the rush hour. There was a long queue of cars, which I was in the middle of, slowly moving to the traffic light. I would say we were driving about 5 km/h (3 mph). There was a man who wanted to turn left, and join the line of cars... right in front of me. I was about to experience the law of reciprocity in action.

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Why every entrepreneur needs a personal coach

In the last year and a half that I have had a coach, I have had amazing things happen to me. Do I think this is coincidence? Not a chance. It has to do with creating a surrounding for yourself in which you can blossom.

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10 Smart Tips for an Excellent Job Interview from a High Ranking Bank Executive

Recently we hired two people and already I am looking for another person to hire. Because I have only limited experience in handling employees and hiring people (I only employed 1 person before), I decided to see if there were people who could help me. So I contacted my coach and I asked around in my network for people with extensive knowledge on job interviews. A high ranking bank executve of a big international bank who is a friend of our family wanted to help me out. He has about 30 years of experience with hiring people, so this was a great opportunity. Whether you are an employee or a business owner who has never had a job in his life, at some point you will be faced with a job interview. You are either holding the interview or you are there applying for a job. Either way, these tips will help you a lot!

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The 8th Wonder of the World – Compound Interest

When you put money on a savingsaccount you receive interest. Usually banks will give you between 2 and 5 % interest on your hard-earned money. Apart from there being easy ways to make higher interest rates (which we won't go into now), it is imperative that you understand the concept of compound interest. There is not a single other concept that has made more people into millionaires than compound interest!

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The secret of reasons

Every day we are encountered by reasons. People give a reason for something in order to justify what they are doing. This is very normal behaviour, we all do this. But the reason we give is not the same as our true reason.

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The meaning of the word ‘but’…

This very simple word, 'but', which is used in many languages, has a very profound meaning that most people do not notice. We tend to use this word very much, yet underestimate its power.

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Professional Time Management with Stephen Covey

When I just started as an entrepreneur, managing my time was easy. I didn't. I just put every bit of energy into my company. Of course I also had my education to focus on, but obviously it suffered. Sports suffered too, as I stopped playing any sport for about one or two years. Almost every bit of time went into my company. And then it failed. I felt miserable. Something had to change.

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