Valuable Lessons From Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is just one of the many personal finance books that is highly recommended by most of the experts to be read.  I've already read this book twice and so I decided to compile all the notes that is worth to remember and share.

How To Start A Business With No Money

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Starting a business with no capital is an incredibly difficult hurdle to overcome, and often one that leaves us stumped when considering where to start. This however is not to say that it’s impossible, but you’ll generally find yourself more successful if you take a different approach. It always somewhat intimidating to consider investing what little money you have directly into a business model if you rely on said money for timely fiscal maintenance. 

Steve Jobs: The Greatest Presenter

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One of the key skills possessed by the legendary Steve Jobs was making lively, entertaining and informative presentations. He was perhaps the world's greatest presenter. Corporate executives can learn a lot by logging on to YouTube and watching his infotaining speeches. What made Steve Jobs such an effective and legendary presenter? In this article, we summarize the skills and tactics used by Jobs to craft and communicate his wonderful presentations that stand out from the rest. 

Things to Learn from Steve Jobs

• He researched and prepared thoroughly
• His speeches were earnest and passionate
• His presentations were entertaining as well as informative
• He was a master of timing and delivery which accentuated the impact
• He mastered the fundamentals and stressed on the basics
• Jobs rehearsed many times to perfect his captivating speeches
• He created intense emotional experiences for the audience

Applicable Business Lessons From The Movie 'The Hunger Games'

If you have seen The Hunger Games then you should know that it's a very good movie. Written by Suzanne Collins and starred by the very talented Jenifer Lawrence, this movie is a hit among all ages. You can be a kid or an adult and still appreciate the movie. Like every other story, The Hunger Games also has a few lessons it can teach us. There are business lessons to learn from the movie that you can apply in your business.

One lesson you can learn from the movie is to learn the basics. Instead of learning how to combat, Katniss and Peeta learned the basics of survival. Like your business, you need not to learn the advances lessons just yet if you still haven't learned the basics. Take the time to learn them and you can move on to learning more advanced skills.