Which artist would you say has influenced you most? Is it a painter, writer, musician? I was one of those kids who bought a lot of records in high school. Singer-songwriters were my artists. And I was just sure that songwriters like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell were writing lyrics just for me. Along with […]
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Why Your Online Reputation Matters
Online Reputation? Boy, am I glad I wasn’t raised in the social media era. Kids today expose so much of their personal data and personal information on social media sites, that Google’s CEO recently suggested that they might have to change their names when they reach adulthood “to separate themselves from the Google record of […]
Create Leverage With a Simple Checklist
Genuine work freedom comes from leverage, and leverage comes from removing constraints like renting yourself out to a corporation, being an hourly wage earner, or even being a freelancer with limited time to earn. It may sound incredible, but something as simple as creating a checklist can turn constraints like these into real leverage by turning […]
"You Are Now Free to Move About Your Life"
If you haven’t taken a flight lately, the title’s a riff on what the flight attendant tells passengers once the plane’s reached cruising altitude: “You are now free to move about the cabin.” At this point, all aboard can remove the seat belts and stand up. When I’m working with clients, I sometimes get the […]
Jump in, the Internet Water’s Warm – Just Watch Out for the Sharks
Maybe you’ve seen emails like this one: “Hi, I’m Big Guru Guy and I made $28 million in just six hours with my last launch! Now, I’m going to unwrap my most tightly guarded secrets and give them ALL to you. With my Super Duper Program, you get a complete step-by-step blueprint—all you have to […]
