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April 24, 2015

Tips to Prevent You from Going Broke

The past few years have been difficult for many people financially. However, there are also many people who have made it through without much of a negative impact financially. How were these people able to do it? There are many things a person can do to prevent themselves from being sucked down a hole of financial ruin. The proactive steps that you take when things are going good will often determine how you do when things go bad. You should always think about the future, keeping in mind the worst case scenario. Your goal should then be to protect yourself…

April 23, 2015

German sports cars vs Italian sports cars

by Falcon_33 If you were to pit German sports cars vs Italian sports cars by putting them through their paces around a ring of concrete, which nation’s automobiles would you back to win the race? Let’s take a look. The Germans hold the blue corner with the Porsche, Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The former of which is certainly the most obvious choice when it comes down to the typical brute strength of the German sports car. A fiery little number and not afraid to pull punches from all four wheels, the 911 can rise to the occasion on any terrain. Also in the German…

April 22, 2015

Take your existing job skills to the next level

Everyone is ambitious (or at least they should be), wanting to further their careers however they can to ensure that their talents are put to the best use and that they are in a position they deserve to be in with job titles and salaries to match. Some people work especially hard throughout the school life, going on to college and University before finding full-time work and grafting away until they reach the top of their profession – and that’s when the real hard work starts as you’re then expected to work your socks off! While promotions aren’t right for…

April 21, 2015

3 Habits That Productive People Do Every Day

A lot of people decide to work for themselves so that they can manage their schedule. The idea is that when you’re in charge of your day, you can get away with working fewer hours than at a traditional job. Anybody who’s made it as an entrepreneur, like Ehsan Bayat, knows that couldn’t be farther from the truth. When you only have yourself to depend on, and when you absolutely love the work you’re doing, you’ll find yourself working from day to night, practically every day of the week. Plus, you simply have to get things done, and most of…

April 20, 2015

Nearly 30? Here’s how to combat a quarter life crisis

Pushing 25? Maybe you’re a mere few years from the big 3-0. Here at Get a First Life we say don’t sweat it. Instead, your focus should be on combating the chance of the dreaded ‘quarter-life crisis’ by ensuring you tick a few things – namely places – off your bucket list. Always wanted to go to Vegas? Do it. Maybe you’ve vowed to head to New York for a weekend’s sightseeing and shopping, spending all the money you’ve earned this summer in your temp job? Why ever not? While ever you have the time (and more importantly, the disposable…

April 11, 2015

4 Ways Augmented Eyewear Can Improve Your Life

Following the success of Google Glass and now the Apple Watch, the blur between technology and everyday accessories is growing more and more advanced. For those interested in upgrading their life and reaching their goals across travel, fitness, business and more, augmented technology is well worth paying attention to. Not only can computer-generated sensory input help sharpen your decision making but it can also help streamline your day too. Let’s take a look at four ways augmented eyewear can help improve your life. User Voice Commands According to the experts at eyewear store Shade Station, the features we’re beginning…

April 10, 2015

The Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is a very exciting time in the sports world and many will be flocking to this tournament to see the man’s sport being played. The big five teams in the world will all be playing against each other to earn the title of Rugby World Cup champion. These teams are excited to be traveling from all over the world. The top five teams are traveling from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Wales and England to play in this tournament. The games begin on September 18, 2015 and end October 30, 2015 with all games being held…

April 9, 2015

Saving Money From an Early Age: Building Your Own Empire

Saving money is right up there on people’s lists of difficulties, alongside the likes of quitting smoking, turning down a chocolate bar and forcing themselves to get to the gym to make the most of their expensive memberships. However it’s actually saving money which causes people to lose sleep and even get ill even though it’s something that you can learn to do from an early age. When you start to receive your own pocket money from your parents you don’t think “great, that’s going in the bank account.” You initially think about what you’re going to buy, a thought…

April 2, 2015

How to Live the High Life on a Budget

We all want to live the life of our dreams, but what most of us don’t realize is that footing the bill for such a lifestyle doesn’t have to be a nightmare. By working a little harder to cut corners and make your own luck, you can afford upmarket tastes at cheapskate prices. Here are some great ideas for upgrading your life without downgrading your purse-strings. AT HOME Get high class décor at low prices You don’t have to go to Ikea and get flummoxed by flat-pack assembly to buy affordable furniture. Look out for listings of local auctions or…

March 24, 2015

Need a great outdoor experience? Go trekking in Nepal!

Have you ever been trekking in Nepal before? If the answer is no, and if you’re an outdoor person who loves physical challenges, we will give you very compelling reasons to soon pack your rucksack and visit Nepal, the country having the most and the highest mountains in the world. We asked the site Trekbooking.Com, a trekking and climbing portal, about why people are going trekking in Nepal. They gave us the following 3 reasons: Great natural habitat The entire Northern part of Nepal is covered by the Himalayas, the world’s largest mountain range home to 9 of the 10…