the purpose
of life is to have
a purpose
created
for humans,
by humans
Why building your brand is essential to your success
Building a brand is essential to your success because if done correctly, a brand is something that people will remember. What do people do when they are trying to solve a problem? They think about the potential solution, and if they remember you, they will knock on...
Don’t quit before you start
I can recall a few instances where I've put off starting a project because there were too many roadblocks that got in the way. Everyone's been there, when you talk yourself out of doing something. You've quit before you've even started. For example, you may put off...
Owning a business as a millionaire freelancer in the gig economy
Is it your dream to own a business as a millionaire freelancer in the gig economy? A freelancer is someone who is self-employed and usually works on short-term contracts or "gigs" for other individuals or companies. Before you dismiss this idea as unrealistic and...
Be inspired: implement five empowering action words into your daily life
Searching for that elusive inspiration? You might be stuck in a rut and need to find a way to climb out of it. Maybe there is too much negativity in your life. What kinds of actions can you take to wake up and shake yourself out of hibernation? You can be inspired by...
The train now departing: reclaiming missed opportunities
In the novella The Train Now Departing by Martha Grimes, a woman meets a friend for lunch; he is a travel writer who has been to far-flung locales that the woman only dreams of visiting. She doesn't know why she is friends with him when their conversations are fraught...
Do more by doing less: the productivity paradox
How to do more in less time How would you like to work only four-hours per week? or three-hour days? It's a productivity paradox, but you can do more by doing less. Any way you parse it, everyone wants to do more in the least amount of time. These days, the...
Can anyone be an expert? The knowledge economy is waiting for you
The rise of today's knowledge economy has replaced traditional educators. Experts have gained popularity without needing a single credential to their name. They're "do-it-yourself" experts who flout the old-fashioned rules of getting an academic degree to be granted...
Stop trying to be perfect!
Striving for perfection can make you stop before you even start. Everyone has these moments: when the voice inside your head tells you that you are not good enough, or that your efforts will be wasted because you can never achieve what you want in life. Stop listening...
Empathy is a winner: persuade your audience by being more relatable
Selling, when done the wrong way, can feel manipulative, like you’re preying on someone’s emotions, needs and desires. How can one be more authentic? And most of all, how can you get your audience to care about you? The answer to that is empathy. Empathy makes you...
How to make it easy: the five principles of any good business idea
Introduction Every entrepreneur will tell you that a business succeeds because it solves a problem. Usually, what they mean is that a business is profitable because it helps people by making their lives easier and more efficient. Any good business idea will have at...