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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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This article originally appeared in the April 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. The post What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal appeared first on SUCCESS. Gratitude journals are the opposite of work-intensive, requiring only a pen, pad and a handful of quiet moments. You can keep them anywhere.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. A few years later, the need to develop hardware and software led her to Backstage Capital.

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7 Apps to Teach Kids About Money

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A 2017 study found that disparities in financial literacy may account for as much as 40 percent of the wealth gap between those retiring with more and those retiring with less. Toshl Finance isn’t just for teens, but it’s simple and safe enough to be perfect for use by teenagers who want to learn more about managing their money.

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How 30 Days of Kindness Made Me a Better Person

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I set out to see whether I could learn to give without the promise of getting. Their father, who had dark circles under his eyes, rubbed the bridge of his nose as his credit card was declined a second time. This article originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Tit for tat.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I’ve learned that my daily choices make a big difference in my long-term happiness. Cut up credit cards. Rather than waiting for these events to present themselves, start today by actively seeking opportunities to meet people, gather new ideas, learn more about your industry, and just connect and share.

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Could You Write a Book in a Month?

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My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less. According to my credit card, I always find a decent pair of jeans to purchase, so I trust that my editing can make pure genius out of whatever chaos I create. This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of SUCCESS ​magazine and has been updated.

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16 Timeless Truths of Financial Freedom

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It’s the lessons I’ve learned throughout my journey that have made that reality possible—and can help make financial freedom a reality for you, too. This is the biggest lesson I learned from Jim and Sue: it’s not what you make but what you keep that determines whether you’ll build wealth. Always spend less than you make. annual return.