There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole goal of improving your productivity is to reach the point where you never have to think about how to be more productive….
There’s a quandary I hear people talk about a lot in the self-improvement world which goes something like this: “Should I keep trying to change, or should I just learn to love myself?” The people posing this question almost invariably feel terrible about themselves, and further, they assume that’s par for the course. It isn’t….
One of my favorite pieces of ancient wisdom comes from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus: We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Sure, that may not be the real reason we have two ears and one mouth, but it reveals a useful pattern that we see repeated in…
Have you ever thought about creating a quiz? Quizzes are AWESOME for your business! I’m sure you’ve seen quizzes on Facebook. People love taking them, and sharing their results. (Would Buzzfeed even be Buzzfeed, without quizzes?) Here are some reasons that you should consider creating a quiz: Quizzes Can Help You Grow Your Email List…
Growing your list is one of the best things you can do for your business! You can have a million followers on social media, but you don’t own Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Those companies change their algorithms on a regular basis, and unless you’re paying to be seen, a very small percentage of your followers…
I use a variety of different tools in my online business (and I’m sure you do, too!). My favorite tool is … (insert drum roll here) ..ConvertKit! You are either thinking “Really? ConvertKit?” or “HELL YES! Me, too!” If you are one of the people thinking “Really???” Well, guess what? I have a special link…
I got an email the other day from a biz friend. She mentioned a video creation software that she bought, so I thought I’d check it out. Now, I already own Camtasia which is a video editing software, but this software my friend was talking about, claimed to make videos really quickly and easily. It…
We had another snow day in my town today. We had one on Monday, too. I live in Michigan, so it’s not unusual to have snow days in February – but this year has been a little crazy. The normal snowfall for my town is 28″ for the season – we’ve already had more than…
Affiliate Marketing can be a great way to earn passive income. Affiliate Marketing is when you promote a product or service from another business, and earn a commission when you refer sales to that business. Many businesses offer affiliate programs. When you sign up, you get a special link that is customized to you, and…
I LOVE Affiliate Marketing. But the truth is, I wasn’t always so in love with it. I had first learned about Affiliate Marketing when I started my online business, back in 2007. It sounded awesome. You sign up for some affiliate programs, and you promote your affiliate link, and you start earning commissions. Except, I…