Content marketing, branding, entrepreneurship and writing
Writing is tricky and delicate work. Sometimes all the ideas are there but the writing isn’t.
When this happens, I usually seek some unconventional solutions to give me a boost, but they don’t always work. That’s when I turn to coercion tactics.
You know—stuff that gets results but nobody really talks about how it’s done. Kind of like waterboarding, but for writers.
Here are a few not-so-gentle techniques that should do the trick: [Read more...]
Should you really be reading this post right now?
Don’t you have more productive things to do?
I’m half-kidding. I mean, I appreciate your attention. I’ll make it worth your while.
But I must ask: How much time are you spending feasting on other people’s content versus creating your own?
This fairly new notion of ‘free’ on the Internet is turning out to be the most massive buffet of content ever. It’s whatever you want, whenever you want, all for free.
And the best part is—there’s no line, and the food is just how you like it.
But that’s the catch. It’s too easy. [Read more...]
As I write this, it’s 6am on New Year’s Day and I’m sitting in the dark on a beach chair listening to the ocean (I’m camping with my family). Blogging on the beach is not a bad way to start the year!
The way I see it, the more intention you put into something, the more likely it is to grow (or as they say, “what you focus on expands”). So if you’re looking to build your blog into your own business (or whatever it is), I recommend you stay committed in thought and action on doing just that.
The catch, of course, is that higher your goals, the harder it’s going to be to accomplish them. This is why it’s wise to tie smaller, more measurable goals and milestones to your agenda.
By doing this you are essentially building a staircase for yourself, which is a heck of a lot easier to build than an elevator! [Read more...]
Serendipity is the moments in life you never expect to happen but are glad that did.
Sometimes it comes down to sheer perfect timing, total coincidence or just plain luck. Whatever it is, I say always be open to serendipity. Be open to good things happening to you.
With serendipity, you never know the cause, but there is always a reason. Whatever just happened to you is a clue that deserves your attention. It’s a generous hint of things to come.
Don’t cling to it, though. Just because serendipity hits doesn’t mean you need to dwell on it and tarnish it with your thoughts. All this does is kill the magic spirit of synchronicity and leaves you with a petty, hollow analysis. Just accept the gift and move on.
The more you believe in serendipity, the more it’s likely to happen.
What will your next serendipity be?
It’s good ‘ol Thanksgiving in the USA and that means it’s time to pause and reflect on our blessings. This year I’ve made significant breakthroughs on all sorts of fronts, which would not have been possible without the support of these virtues:
My Wife — everything I’m doing right here, right now, is thanks to the hard work and support of my beloved wife. She works extremely hard caring for our family and home so I can work at fulfilling my dreams. When I make it big, she’s getting the first payout!
My Four Children — my kids are awesome to the hilt. I won’t deny they’re a handful (actually four handfuls), but they’re truly the most precious blessing and living legacy anyone can have. [Read more...]