Ok… well, it wasn’t one of those quick deaths, mind you. It could have been worse. You see, there are two ways of dying. Lights out. Fast and forever. Slow boil of pain and a dramatic shift in lifestyle. In my case, I was a 53-year old man who had a previous active lifestyle; Walking, […]
New York Travel company AllTheRooms has shared its top tips to help you get your travel startup off the ground. From not fearing new ideas, through to knowing what makes your idea different, here are their top tips: All new startups are going to encounter bumps along the road, but if you have a good […]
Freedom or Fairness? It seems there are two polarized schools of thought in the USA. On one side, independent, “fend for yourself” free-marketers with Ayn Rand-based philosophy passionately protect our right to claim our independence, create our own destiny and reap the rewards of our work. On the other hand, well-meaning people cry, “unfair!” and […]
Swinging from a hammock… Sipping your Mai Thai… Checking your online bank account and it’s just increased $10,000…. Your life? Or is it just a dream? For millions of entrepreneurs, a “lifestyle” business is and will remain a fantasy only. The practical aspects of moving abroad and living the “4 Hour Work Week” have too […]
You waste time. We all do. If you are a solopreneur, you know you do it. The “occasional” Facebook check in or the constant email barrage turns into a lost 15 minute, half hour or longer. Twitter? Fuggetaboutit. The amount of distractions, time-wasters and actual productivity loss by being the chief cook and bottle washer […]
“7 years of college, down the drain.” That quip from Mr. Blutarsky, the character from the movie, Animal House, was funny in 1978. It was crazy, stupid, silly and made us laugh. However, there were a few people in 1978 who didn’t see it as humor. They saw it as reality. Ever heard of Micky Airson […]
If you are struggling to manage, grow or develop your business, you are not alone. Many authors, speakers and entrepreneurs KNOW they need to provide high-quality and useful content to the world. You understand that you need to cut through the myriad of marketing messages out there and stand out from the crowd. With thousands […]
Solo entrepreneurs are never alone. While most of the time they may feel alone, they are not. Human beings are social animals and regardless of your profession, family or hobby, people work in teams. Authors have editors. Artists have fans. Athletes have coaches. Entrepreneurs, even 1-person shops, have vendors, clients, family…heck, some even have friends. […]
Take a vacation every month! Yeah, it sounds crazy and non-productive. But if you follow me here, you’ll realize that after you set aside a full WEEK every month, the other three weeks of your month you will be super productive, rested and equally important, work HARDER and SMARTER. Why? Because if you don’t, you […]