Comments on: Broke Waitress Becomes Millionaire, Emmy-Winner, Oprah’s BFF

By: Alva Skulski

Alva Skulski — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:54:15 +0000

Do greater than is necessary. What is the distance between somebody that achieves their dreams consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.
Every child would do well to remember that all successful business stands about the foundation morality.

By: Melissa McCloud

Melissa McCloud — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:40:12 +0000

thanks for the comment carla, i love this robust discussion!

By: Carla McNeil

Carla McNeil — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:39:38 +0000

I much prefer Loral Langemeier http://lorallangemeier.com/ to Suzie.

I used to prefer Suzie until I met Loral.

I agree with Jacqueline, Suzie really does teach the old “slave camp” mentality, Loral teaches on how to make more.
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By: Melissa McCloud

Melissa McCloud — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:33:21 +0000

thanks Cherrie! i know Suze’s advice is aimed toward the typical employee, but we as business owners can EMPLOY ourselves with similar discipline. kudos to you for balancing business and parenting and your job–you are an inspiration!

By: Young And Fabulous

Young And Fabulous — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:40:13 +0000

Suze’s advice is great and practical. I agree with Yorinda, those same principles need to be applied with home business and not just for people with jobs. Excellent post!
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By: Melissa McCloud

Melissa McCloud — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:20:35 +0000

thanks for the discussion here and on FB jacqui… wonderful!

By: Melissa McCloud

Melissa McCloud — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:06:30 +0000

agreed! if only every networker began treating their business with the same discipline they bring to their jobs…

By: Yorinda

Yorinda — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:24:50 +0000

Hi Melissa,

it seems interesting that a lot of people are prepared to work in a normal job well beyond their calling as you describe so well.
Wouldn’t it be nice if more people would get it that they need to do the same in their home business instead of expecting it all to happen in a few hours a week.

Thanks for your post.

To your Success
Yorinda
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By: Jacqueline Gates

Jacqueline Gates — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:05:32 +0000

Now here’s a post worth debating!

While I love Suze Orman and greatly admire her guts and forthright approach – I have to admit that I feel she grooms people into the very employee mindset that I’m trying to rid myself of.

In my opinion she is overly cautious and restrictively traditional. Yes, her advice on putting people before money, and watching your income vs expenditure like a hawk is unshakably sound, but still smacks to me of fear and lack-programming.

There was an interesting ‘feud’ between Orman and Robert Kyosaki on Twitter a while back http://abcnews.go.com/Business/suze-orman-robert-kiyosaki-twitter-dispute-financial-advice/story?id=10001293

So while I do agree that over-delivering on any work you do is an admirable trait, I would much rather be putting that effort into a business of my own, rather than lining the pockets of an employer.

One almost needs to balance the conservatism of Orman with the entrepreneurial savvy of Kyosaki.
Working your butt off for yourself!

I do hope other readers will share their opinions ~ this could develop into a fascinating conversation!

Bliss and blessings
the goddess known as Jacqui
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By: Melissa McCloud

Melissa McCloud — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:54:21 +0000

i figured suze would’ve made it to the UK by now! her books definitely pertain to investing for americans, but her business plan books would be applicable to all entrepreneurs. good luck to your daughter!