If you don’t believe you’ll succeed, then some parts of you will resist your goal, and your progress will be frustratingly slow.
Life would be grand if we only did what our fleeting hearts wanted to do, each moment of the day. Unfortunately, the laundry, taxes and difficult conversations would never get done.
If you choose to file your own trademark without the assistance of an attorney, you don't necessarily need to hire someone else to do it for you. Skip the fees and go right to the source.
I've been stuck in a job I hate, and I felt imprisoned, trapped doing work that bored me while following orders of others and helping them achieve their goals.
We all know that if you’re truly passionate about something, productivity becomes largely irrelevant.
The people around you dictate your success. They can also forecast our failure.
We have all had them as we set and go after our goals, no matter where we are or what our goals may be: naysayers, detractors, people who poke fun or get angry, or who simply tell us we can’t do it.
Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.
Thinking of going it alone? Becoming a freelancer is an attractive option for many professionals, but can you make it work for you?
The hardest habits to change, by far, are the ones people can’t seem to control.
Fame is attention -- and with enough attention you can generate passive income. Monetizing fame is actually pretty easy.
Do you have difficulty saying “no”? Are you always trying to be nice to others at the expense of yourself?
When someone has a great idea, they hoard that idea. They don’t give it away. They shelter and protect it. They keep it to themselves in fear that someone else might take it. Why would you do that?
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.”
None of us make decisions based on reality itself. We make decisions based on our beliefs about reality.
Let’s say you have an agenda, and every time one of you wandered off the agenda, you forced yourself to get back on it. Would the conversation be better or worse, with a set outcome?
It turns out passion is not as elusive as we think.
Organizing can be broken down into a step-by-step process that anyone can follow.
Procrastination is a curse, and a costly one. Putting things off leads not only to lost productivity but also to all sorts of hand wringing and regrets and damaged self-esteem. Are we programmed for postponement and delay?
It’s true that you don’t need to create a formal business plan in order to start a business. You can kickstart...
I've been working online full time for almost 10 years, since age 19. I've had a lot of failures and a lot of successes. There is no better way to learn how to succeed than to learn from someone who has already done it.
These need-to-know basics should help you consider whether a joint venture is right for you and your business.
Does your small business maintain a Facebook page? Are you thinking about venturing into social media with a presence on this ever-growing social network?
When a problem is large or complex and the optimal solution is unclear, here's how to begin making progress towards a solution even though you can’t visualize the entire path.
Sometimes work can be a drag. You get caught up in trying to be more productive, and suddenly your life turns into a series of to-do lists.
Why do "Aha!" moments sometimes come easily - and sometimes not at all?
The paradox of happiness is that chasing it may actually make us less happy, a Stanford researcher says.
Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Side effects include missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, feeling overwhelmed, resentment and guilt.
We all have days when we’re just not very inspired, when we need passion and creativity breathed into us.
Naming your business is an important branding exercise, but if you choose to name your business as anything other than your own personal name, then you’ll need to register it with the appropriate authorities.