Smart Choices, Smart Life

Providing and updating is so important in both business and personal lives. Here is a writing tip that I am sure will help you. After writing your update as your self “so what” and “what’s next”, let’s look at an example. This week, I met with the team to discuss our new product. This probably looks familiar, doesn’t it? So What: This week, I met with the team to discuss our new product, and we reviewed the project's scope. Better, now let’s ask what’s next. This week, I met with the team to discuss our new product, and we reviewed the project's scope. The team agreed to meet again in two weeks and provide comments on the scope and a list of dependencies. Summary This writing tip emphasizes clarity and progression, making communication much more effective. "So what" helps to establish the purpose or impact, while "what’s next" gives a sense of direction. This approach is especially useful for team updates or business reports, where context ...

Also see the associated YouTube Video If you love budgeting, this article may not be for you. However, if you are like me and have failed at budgeting and hate tracking every piece of gum you buy, hopefully, this article will let you know there is hope! Warning: This approach is not designed for people in serious debt; please get help from a reputable organization such as the  National Foundation for Credit Counseling at  NFCC.org  or by calling 800-388-2227. Remember, there is no shame in asking for help. There are several names for what I am about to describe, but for me, I call it successful. Pay yourself first, then have fun with the rest! I have modernized the Budget Envelope System , where you put money into envelopes for different categories, like food, housing, etc., and only spend what is in the envelope. My take is a little different. Step 1. Put it to work before you see it. Work at least one hour for your future. If you are fortu...