“He still had some doubts about the decision he had made. But he was able to understand one thing: making a decision was only the beginning of things. When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he made the first decision.” – The Alchemist
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The Power Of No
Turning down work. Ha! What a novel concept. About a year ago, I remember reaching out to contractors/freelancers/small business owners and hearing them say: “Sorry, I’d love to help you out but I’m not taking on any new work right now.” I’d think to myself…”Lazy freelancer….doesn’t want to do any real work…” or “If I
How To Self Promote On The Internet
This is a guest post that was originally written and published on the Spin Sucks blog back in August. I’m reposting it here because I want to make sure that you guys see it! Enjoy. Something odd is happening in the land of the web these days; we’re becoming weary of self-promotion. (Some) Business people
How To Be A Power Networker
Networking is the lifeline for success. Whether it’s for business, pleasure or general life, there’s nothing more useful than a network worth bragging about. This isn’t limited to professional contacts and interactions. A network can only thrive when it’s built atop a tight knit base of personal relationships. Ones that are maintained, nurtured, well-kept and
Build A Legacy For Yourself
If you were fired or laid off tomorrow, would you have anything to show for your work, aside from a blurb on your resume? It’s important to build something for yourself that reaches far beyond the walls of your workplace, so that when your workplace has gone (or has changed), you still have something to
Travel Hacking 101
Many of you know that one of my biggest passions and “beacons in life” is traveling. And if you don’t already know, you’ll soon find out. Surprisingly enough, traveling isn’t a huge expense for me. A couple of years ago, I discovered this little thing called “Travel Hacking” which I’ll loosely define as: finding loopholes and

