Image credit: Shutterstock The typical picture of entrepreneurs — 20-hour work days, always-on email, working nights, weekends and holidays — screams for work-life balance. The unbridled ambition that turns startup leaders into workaholics either can burn them out or send them to an early grave. I’ll be honest with you: I hate the term work-life balance. The […]
Month: January 2017
How Jealousy Could Put a Dent in Your Bank Account
Image credit: JGI/Jamie Grill | Getty Images Jealousy is never a good look on anyone, but according to a recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, giving into the green-eyed monster can actually affect your shopping habits. Researchers Xun Huang, Ping Dong and Robert S. Wyer found that “jealousy increases people’s preferences for […]
5 Ways Venture Capital Can Steal Your Dream
Many entrepreneurs chase VC funding, but the ones who fail to get it may be better off than those who do. Image credit: Shutterstock.com When faced with the frustrating constraint of limited capital, many entrepreneurs contemplate venture capital (VC) as a potential solution. Armed with a compelling vision, marketplace traction and a high revenue growth […]
10 Daily Morning Habits That Will Set You Up for Success
Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. CREDIT: Getty Images Many people would like to be among those who get up an hour early in the morning and jump-start their day with exercise, prayer or meditation, catching up on the news, or even just a few quiet peaceful moments alone. “But,” they sigh, […]
Mall of Qatar’s Sharaf DG invites more than 1,200 customers as part of promotional offers
As much as 1,200 customers have been invited by the newly opened Sharaf DG at the Mall of Qatar, as part of its promotional offers. The store is already witnessing a good number of customers, while it expects the numbers to increase by the weekend. As a matter of fact, the Mall of Qatar store […]
Guide : 13 Traffic Violations that can land you in jail
Most traffic tickets are issued for minor offences – including tickets for speeding and parking violations. Normally these can be settled by paying the fine amount at MOI or Traffic Department. But there are certain traffic-related offences that can result in more significant fines, loss of driving privileges, or even imprisonment. Here are the types […]
How to get your Police Clearance in Qatar
Conditions for granting Good Conduct -Police Clearance- Certificate (PCC) (For those applying from Qatar) 1. For Employment The PCC applicants who submit the application for employment purposes shall attach the following documents with the application:- For Expatriates: Offer letter from the employer addressed to the Director of Criminal Evidences and Information and Department (CEID). […]
Want to Be a Better Communicator? 5 Ways to Improve Communication
Communication is difficult in business. The twisted frame theory is the problem. Here’s the solution. CREDIT: Getty Images One of the most difficult things for just about everyone is communication. No matter what you do or what business you’re in, miscommunication or bad communication with another person is probably something that you have experience […]
This Simple Change Will Make You Happier and More Successful. It May Even Help You Live Longer
CREDIT: Getty Images You may think you have everything you need to start a successful business or build a successful career: Startup money, industry contacts, a great product, a clear vision of where you want to go, and the drive and stamina to get there. There’s one other element you need to truly achieve success, […]
Want to Be More Successful in 2017? Kill These 10 Self-Destructive Habits
CREDIT: Getty Images I spent much of my twenties in a state of self-sabotage. No matter how many signs indicated that success was right in front of me as an online marketing consultant, I never really believed that I was good enough to be an entrepreneur. Instead, I pursued a career in financial services out […]