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The YEC
The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC recently published #FixYoungAmerica: How to Rebuild Our Economy and Put Young Americans Back to Work (for Good), a book of 30+ proven solutions to help end youth unemployment.
Work It Out: How to Schedule Your Day When You’re Unemployed

So you lost your job. Or you graduated from college and can’t find a full-time position. Whatever your circumstances, unemployment can be tough. It can be tempting to stay out all night and spend all day under the covers. You keep your mouse on the refresh button on your email, constantly checking for news from [...] Read more»

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Be a Ninja: 8 Productivity Tools and Strategies

You know the feeling: You’re swamped with work and have no time. You start to feel awful, like you’re falling behind in your business or career and not being productive at all. Is your work productivity out of whack? Yeah, I’ve totally been there too. The biggest myth about productivity is that it’s about being [...] Read more»

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Quitting Your Job: 5 Ways to Move On Peacefully and Professionally

The most difficult part of quitting your job is telling your employer that you plan to leave. Get advice on the best ways to quit a job. Read more»

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The Right Way to Find Your Passion?: Work for It

How to find your passion in life by erasing common misconceptions. You don't stumble upon passion, you work to find it. Read more»

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Stop Networking: Bring the Connections to You

The idea for this sort of high-level ''networking' may have initially happened accidentally, but it's something I believe many other entrepreneurs can consciously take advantage of to become the hub of activity and grow their business networks organically. Read more»

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Three Limiting Career Fears: Failure, Perfection, & Quitting

Three most limiting career fears. Remember that failure is essential, perfection is overrated, quitting is smart. Read more»

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Failure, Time, and Humility: Why these are your greatest assets

Why failure, time, and humility are your greatest assets. Read more»

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Lifelong Success: Five Ways to Prepare Your Mind

If you have the right mindset and a positive attitude, there is no outside force that can stop you in your journey to success. Here are five resources to help you along that journey: Read more»

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Entrepreneurship Lessons: What Celebrities Like Ellen Teach Us

Let's look at five of my favorite famous females who've quite savvily used their celeb status to launch entrepreneurial careers. Read more»

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Ignore the Naysayers: 4 Tips for Aspiring Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs

I consider myself very lucky because I’m one of a few who found their passion in life at an early age. Ever since my first class in high school, I was hooked on photography. I knew instantly that the only thing I wanted to do with the rest of my life was hear the beautiful [...] Read more»

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