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You might have winced at that question just now. These days, the words "business opportunity" just don't have the ring to it they once did. Instead, we think things like MLM, pyramid schemes, and disguised affiliate programs where you make somebody else rich and get screwed. I see some of these things. They advertise as if you're "starting your own business". There are promises of thousands of dollars per month with just a few hours of work per week. They parade success stories of people who … [Read more...]

There are two ways to make more money: (1) Make more money, (2) spend less. Sounds like a life lesson passed down from our grandfather in a lecture about saving money. Of course, it is sound advice. Smart advice to apply to our business and our personal finances. I've talked about minimalism before and I think there is a lot of truth to the workability of it. It is the idea of simple living, reducing the number of possessions, and increasing self-sufficiency. When you get rid of stuff in … [Read more...]

My readers know that I tell it like it is. And, I'm about to do it again. ... Because I get asked questions fairly often, and sometimes those questions make me want to bash my head up against the wall. The typical template of that question goes something like this.... If I work X hours per day, how long will it take me to be making $____ per month? Ugh. So, time to dish out some truths. Once you understand these things and accept them, the closer you'll be to actually creating the … [Read more...]

Today, I want to extend upon my post from yesterday about gratitude. Today and tomorrow, I want to do a couple of gratitude posts on the blog. Today, I'll talk business. Tomorrow, I'll get personal. I find it utterly amazing to be able to do what it is that I do, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't feel gratitude for that. Last week, I was invited to be interviewed in front of a local internet marketing group here in the Tampa area. I had around 25 people show up, some driving … [Read more...]

This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving (at least here in the U.S.). For many, it is just a day to relax and abuse ourselves nutritionally. Others, however, remember the meaning of the day. It is... Thanks. Giving. A day to express thankfulness and gratitude for the people and things in our lives. It is a great concept, of course, but it has a problem... it is only one day. I strongly believe that one of the core fundamentals of true success is a routine and heartfelt expression of gratitude. … [Read more...]

Judging from that headline, you might think I'm sitting here feeling totally PUMPED! Well, yes and no. Truthfully, I'm sitting in my hotel room in Scottsdale, AZ right now, at Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula LIVE event. I'm conferenced out and I'm beat. Last week, I was in Vegas for Blogworld Expo. Then I went home to Florida for 3 days, only to fly BACK out here for this event.... I've talked to a LOT of people. And I'm beat. I'm actually kind of an introvert, and daddy needs to … [Read more...]