When you think of starting a business after 40, the image that pops up probably isn't Elizabeth Bennet or Elinor Dashwood plotting their startup pitch decks. But hear me out—those sharp, resilient heroines from Jane Austen's novels had a secret weapon that every new entrepreneur needs: an understanding of "gentile poverty." Life handed them lemons, and they brewed the most elegant lemonade imaginable.

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The past is gone, so I focus on what is to come. I see my road map clearly when I shift my view to the road ahead of me. When...

There are plenty of opportunities to boost your income if you’re willing to hustle. A few hours each week can add significantly to your...

Making money can be very difficult for some people. Even if you have a good job, you may not have enough to pay all of your bills and...

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Life is a series of challenges to be managed. In between challenges, life can seem easy, but the next challenge is always on the way....

If you’re lucky, you’ve already discovered many of your passions and get to spend much of your time enjoying things that bring you...

Entrepreneurship is the way of the future! It may be the answer to the personal success that you’ve been looking for all along. Becoming...

You’ve probably heard that you can only get where you want to be if you know where you’re going. This pithy statement is as true now as...

If you ask a billionaire, he’ll likely respond that no amount is enough. Others might reflexively say, “One million dollars.” Those that...

There is a purpose for your life, whether you believe it or not. You may have to take several paths, but with a little digging, you can...

You might have discovered lately that you aren’t feeling as positive as you could about yourself. Maybe you’re disappointed in how you...

If you’re like most people, you probably dream of having a job that’s enjoyable and fulfilling. Maybe the solution is to turn something...

Using all the resources at your disposal naturally brings you greater success in your business. Number crunching and data analysis are...

From our Connected with Kathleen Cooke Section. Re-published with permission from Kathleen Cook. Originally posted...

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