Change your thinking and change your life - easier said than done so here are some solid and sturdy mentors who can get the motivational message across.

Quote from Jim Rohn:  "Profits are better than wages"!

Mr. Rohn talks about the power of part time - he himself has a fascinating story.  Learn how concentrated efforts can plant seeds that will bear fruit creatively and monetarily.  We can squeeze our efforts like a deeply squeezed orange produces a full glass of juice!  Commit to 15 minutes of self improvement reading a day and a ½ hour of self promotion per day and see instantly the results you get. 

Here's a do-it-all USB mic from Samson that's as well-suited for studio recording as it is for mobile work.   This mic looks cool, performs well and is doesn't create the plosives that many USB mics do.  It's affordable and available here:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MeteorMic/  Jason Koons at Sweetwater is my guy and can help you if you need it. Email him at

jason_koons@sweetwater.com

For those looking to upgrade to a boutique mic or for audiophiles looking for another treat - may I suggest the Peluso? Peluso has an exciting line of Tube, Ribbon and Solid State mics, all are individually hand-crafted in their Floyd County, Virginia Lab. I was delighted at how much warmth and mid tones I heard from the 24-47 model (even compared to my beloved Neumann). Learn more about these mics here:  

http://www.pelusomicrophonelab.com