Category Archives: General

The Importance of Next Steps

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael Riley

How many times have you promised yourself or someone else that you’d do something and never actually do it? A lot I bet. You might be too busy. You might forget. You might even agree to something only to later … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons Learned from Gary Vaynerchuk

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Michael Riley

Every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., I participate in a unique Twitter Q&A hosted by James Altucher. It’s one of my favorite hours of the week. Of late, I’ve really come to admire James as an author, blogger, and … Continue reading →

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The Struggle to Start a Side Business

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michael Riley

I want to start a side business, i.e. earn money outside of work to complement my full-time salary. I’ve had this feeling for awhile now and am finally putting it on paper. With the rise of companies like Facebook and … Continue reading →

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Forget the News

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Michael Riley

I’ve never been a big fan of the news (when I say news, I’m talking about the national and local reporting from the major broadcast networks and big time newspapers). It’s something I was obviously exposed to while growing up, … Continue reading →

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4 Lessons Learned from Homecoming

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Michael Riley

A couple of weekends ago, I returned to Washington, DC for the second consecutive year for Georgetown University’s Homecoming. I love going back to campus to see what’s changed, reminisce about funny stories and lasting memories, and reflect on how … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Football Makes You a Better Employee

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Michael Riley

American sports fans have been buzzing like crazy now that NFL football is back. Sundays are no longer dreaded as the end of a quick weekend and the beginning of another long work week. Instead, we look forward to them … Continue reading →

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Take Pleasure Reading to the Next Level

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Michael Riley

A Brief History of My Pleasure Reading Ever since I was a boy, I was an avid reader. Maybe I was not always crazy about the required reading in school, but pleasure reading was a whole different ball game. I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Life of Riley!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Michael Riley

After a couple of months off from blogging for WorkInSports.com, I’ve decided that I want to start writing again. I enjoy writing. It helps me establish my point of view on the world while learning about who I am in … Continue reading →

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