We are all trying to succeed in one way or another. Everywhere you look on social media, people are hustling, doing everything they can to gather an audience and create a business around them. But, have you ever stopped and wondered: what does success mean to you? I’m not saying everyone is wrong, and I […]
Are the people around you supporting your cause?
Back when I still worked at my 9-to-5 job, most of my free time was spent researching about how to become a freelancer and create a business of my own. I had this itch for trying to go out on my own, without any bosses looking over my shoulder. My heart yearned for freedom, and […]
Why you should practice Kaizen
The internet is filled with lists of simple tips to improve your life, be a better business owner and become better at almost any skill you can think of. These bite-sized chunks of information appeal to our desire to seek the path of least resistance towards our goals, but it can quickly become a way […]
Rising to the challenge: How to work when you feel like hiding under the bed
Imagine one day, you are peacefully checking your email when you discover that your workload has suddenly become ten times bigger. At first, you think it must be some kind of mistake, it’s impossible that this could be happening, right? You doubt it for a little bit, but you can start feeling the overwhelm creeping […]
What can you do when you can’t do your work?
What can you do when you can’t do your work? You may often hear about pushing your limits and hustling so you can get what you want. It has become a culture around entrepreneurship. But is that the right way for you? What happens if you can’t find a way to settle your mind and […]
What if…
What if you had your product in your hand and you had to sell it to some random stranger out of the blue. You haven’t prepared a marketing plan; there is no sales funnel. It’s only you, your product and your prospect. You have only a few seconds to capture their attention, and you are […]
Seeking balance: How to set your priorities for success
I bet you have heard something along the lines of “You need to make sacrifices to succeed in life” or “We all need to sacrifice something to get what we want,” or maybe “You need to sacrifice your hobbies to be a successful business owner.” Yeah, I have heard them too, and you know, they […]
How to create a support system that helps you achieve your goals
Running a business is no easy feat. You need to juggle a lot of responsibilities, manage your energy levels, your health and somehow turn a profit so it can sustain the lifestyle you want to have. For many beginners, all those tasks dumped on them at the same time cause burnout or at least, they […]
The importance of your mental health
I know, that sounds rather dramatic. Talking about mental health usually spawns a lot of people who will protect themselves and say: “I’m fine, I can handle it.” And most of the time, those same people are the first ones to have a meltdown. I know because, for a LONG time, that was me. You […]
When you should use your emotions to captivate your audience
In my previous article, I talked about why you shouldn’t shy away from your emotions and the importance of devoting time to process your experiences from the day. It’s crucial to develop this emotional intelligence because it will lead to an incredible experience when you can start to use emotion to grow your business and […]