Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

Personal Growth & Development

Dan’s personal and professional growth guide can be a powerful tool for success. Dan's many articles cover success practices, such as goal setting and time management, sales approaches like relationship building and negotiation, time allocation, and reinventing yourself.

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Louie, I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful Friendship

Casablanca (1941), a cinematic masterpiece featuring Humphrey Bogart (Rick Blaine) and Ingrid Bergman (Ilsa), is a captivating blend of romance and political intrigue. Its unique narrative and compelling characters make it a timeless classic.

Life Of A Self-starter: A Lifelong Journey

Self-starters are purpose-driven, intrinsically motivated, action-oriented, and demand to get things done.

Life Of A Self-starter: A Lifelong Journey

Self-starters are purpose-driven, intrinsically motivated, action-oriented, and demand to get things done.

Too Few Jobs And Too Few Qualified Applicants (2025)

Following World War II, numerous job opportunities were available in both the manufacturing and the service sectors.

Building Social Capital Through Personal Branding & Self-promotion

The Shifting Landscape in Marketing Techniques

Meet Sid Byron, a typical American with a Short Attention Span

Have you ever noticed how short some people's attention spans have become in this fast-paced world?

Friends Do Business with Friends Is A Life-Sustaining Premise

Developing Long-Lasting Relationships Is A Key To Business Success As Well As Life’s Satisfaction Level

The Grass Is Not Always Greener On The Other Side

When individuals take the time to Examine Their lives and Economic well-being introspectively, they often find themselves comparing to others, believing that the grass is greener on the other Side.

Networking Professional Service Providers with Large Networks of Their Own

Are A Valuable Referral Sources For Private Money Lenders

I Don’t Get No Respect

But, Have I Earned Respect From Others

10 Concepts For Personal And Business Success

Common assumptions about how personal lives operate and businesses function

Plan Your Daily Activities: Get Your Ducks In A Row

Organize your day. Write down your goals, and check off each completed task.

Or, Whatever: As A Speech Habit

Is The Term, Whatever, A Fill Word Or Meant As A Deflection

Where Does Personal Power Come From?

Did We Earn It, Inherit It, or Get It From A Monopolistic Institution Like Government, Who takes it by brute force

The Most Difficult Habit To Break Is Giving Advice To Other People

Give advice when asked for by the other party or when you have a financial interest, such as making money. Otherwise, keep your mouth shut.

‘Up A Creek Without A Paddle:’ The Perilous Plight of Being

Reference: In a tight spot, in a tough spot

Did We Miss The Boat? Are We the Only Ones Left Out Of The Fantastic Opportunity?

Did we fiddle around and miss an opportunity?

Do We Risk Being Ourselves?

Our uniqueness is a tool that helps us define our path to success.

Kick The Can Down The Road ( Delay Hard Activities Or Decisions)

Why Do Today What We Can Put Off Until Tomorrow?

Hitting the Threshold of Complexity:

Understanding and Managing Personal and Professional Growth