Career
How To Delegate and Get More Done (aka How to Let Go)
There’s one vital leadership quality that trumps the rest because, without it, even the best leaders will struggle to get anything done. The quality we’re talking about is delegation in leadership.
The Ultimate List of Personal Brand Examples to Inspire You
Whether you need inspiration for your personal website, professional bio, or just some really cool photography ideas, this post has you covered. By the end of it, you’ll know all the different paths to craft a successful personal brand.
Find Purpose at Work: How To Get Out of a Motivational Slump
It only takes one or two crappy days at work to make you feel a sense of purposelessness. And if the negativity or boredom takes over much longer than that, it can lead to a full career crisis. So, before it gets to that point, let’s pump the breaks. Finding purpose at work is possible in many situations, even if you don’t love your job or don’t want to do what you’re doing forever. Here’s how you can find your purpose at work.
Skills
How To Do Hard Things Over and Over (and Thrive From It)
Facing hard things often requires trial and error. Sometimes you have to fail your way forward to realize what’s not working and adapt accordingly.
Selling in the Digital Age: Tips and Tactics for Success
The digital age has changed the face of sales forever. But knowing how to navigate this modern world of sales can be tricky, especially in a market where you can always expect new things and new players at any moment. So what can you do to ensure you aren't left behind?
Why Being Good at Everything Isn’t Everything
We humans have an innate drive to be good at something. But for some of us—myself included—excelling in one area isn’t enough. We want to be good…at everything. But for the majority of us, this just isn’t a realistic expectation to have. The next time you feel down because you’re not doing well at something, here are eight things you can do to check yourself and reframe the situation.
Money
11 Passive Income Ideas (and How to Get Started)
ooking for passive income ideas to pad out your wallet and give you more free time? Look no...
To Quote Warren Buffett: 6 Lessons About Life, Business, and Wealth
aise your hand if you’ve heard of Warren Buffett. 🙋🏾♂️ Most people call him an investing genius. If...
How Car Insurance Is Calculated (and What You Can Do To Pay Less)
Car insurance rates are not the same for everyone, which seems so confusing to people who are unaware of how the entire insurance industry works. Learn how car insurance tiers work and how to pay less.
Well-Being
Why Being Good at Everything Isn’t Everything
We humans have an innate drive to be good at something. But for some of us—myself included—excelling in one area isn’t enough. We want to be good…at everything. But for the majority of us, this just isn’t a realistic expectation to have. The next time you feel down because you’re not doing well at something, here are eight things you can do to check yourself and reframe the situation.
How to Make the Most of Your Twenties (Vital Resources Included)
My twenties were simultaneously some of the happiest years of my life and some of the most challenging. But I made it out the other side and into my 30s. For now, I’ll lend you some advice from someone who’s been there, done that with the decade in question. Here are 8 things I highly recommend you do to make the most of your twenties.
Unpopular: Why You’ll Be Happier in Life With Fewer Friends
Many of us think that when we reach college, we’re past the stage of wanting to be “popular.” But the truth is, we’re still seeking that popularity—we’re just doing it in different ways. It’s a never-ending cycle of trying to be liked, finding and investing in new relationships, and stressing out if our circles aren’t big enough. But the truth is, having fewer friends isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it’s actually an incredible thing.
Sales
Selling in the Digital Age: Tips and Tactics for Success
The digital age has changed the face of sales forever. But knowing how to navigate this modern world of sales can be tricky, especially in a market where you can always expect new things and new players at any moment. So what can you do to ensure you aren't left behind?
Storytelling in Sales: 5 Tips from a Fiction Editor Turned Salesperson
Many of the storytelling tactics I suggest to my fiction writing clients apply directly to the best sales methods I’ve developed. This is no coincidence when you think about it. Humans have always loved stories, even when they weren’t much more than scratchings on cave walls. And businesses and entrepreneurs have been using stories to sell their products and services for almost as long. Here are five pieces of advice I’ve given to writers that also demonstrate the power of storytelling in sales.
4 Traits To Look For When Building a Sales Team
When building a sales team, you want people with a variety of skills and personalities, but you also want them to share similar core attributes in order to be successful. Here are four essential traits to look for when building your sales team.
Startup
The Brutally Honest Truth About What It Takes To Start a Successful Online Business
It's never been easier to start a business, but following through with a business idea and making it profitable is a different story. If you want to succeed with your online business, you need to understand, accept, and embrace the brutally honest truth about what it takes to succeed.
7 Content Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs in Growth Mode
Content marketing is one of the most effective strategies for growing businesses. Even if you’re a single-person operation, you can use written word and visual content to spread the word about your business and bring your revenue to new heights.
Startup Smart: 10 Things You Need To Keep in Mind When Starting a Business
While each business is unique in its own right, there are clear trends that I’ve witnessed that founders experience time and time again. So if you’re planning to go out on your own in the near future (or you’re even entertaining the thought), here are 10 things you need to know before launching a business.