In the Sphere: Coaching, Writing, and Zombie Soldiers

Published on Oct 30, 2009   //  In the Sphere

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping, and pumpkin sales are going through the roof. Yup, it’s time for another speedlink. Let’s see what’s going on in the ‘sphere.

Free Money Finance approaches a question asked by many people who are currently at a crossroads. Is hiring a career coach worth it? It makes sense to get some guidance if you’re struggling to find the right job, but can you justify this added cost? Will you win in the end?

Chris Bibey knows a thing or two about running a successful business. That’s why he knows that consultants, freelancers, and other independent contractors should not apologize for increasing their rates. Raising the price is part of the business.

Rebecca Kelley put up a great guest post on Shoemoney’s blog earlier this week. She reminds us that you’re too sensitive to be successful on the Internet. You need a backbone and you need to be able to roll with the punches. You need to be a fighter.

Patrick Stockmann figures that one of the ways that a blogger can be the best is to improve his or her efficiency. That’s why Patrick outlines how to create a 1000-word article in 90 minutes or less. Don’t think it’s possible? Read his tips and pointers to find out.

Dylan Duarte has decided to start a new feature where he reviews one random movie every week. To kick off the series, Dylan takes a look at Homecoming. It’s a movie where dead soldiers are suddenly resurrected so that they can vote in the presidential election. You see the president sent them to war based on a lie. Think there are political undertones to this ridiculous premise?

4 Comments to “In the Sphere: Coaching, Writing, and Zombie Soldiers”

  • The one that caught my eye here is Patrick Stodmann’s recipe for creating a 1000 word article in 90 minutes or less. In the article this is linked to, he actually practises what he preaches by doing the entire piece of work in 90 minutes! Good stuff, with some excellent pointers on effective writing techniques.

  • Hiring a pro who will pass you some valuable knowlegde may work in a situation where you have worked out somewhat clear vision of what you want to attain in this specific niche. It is also consistancy that greatly reinfoces your vocational advancement.

  • I think Patrick Stockmann’s article about the 1000-word articles in 90 minutes is really great. Every blogger should work on his/her efficiency and this article should really help you.

  • Wow!!! “An Article of 1,000+ Words in 90 Minutes or Less”? This is terrific.
    Hey, Thanks for the Great tips