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The Reason Most Diets And Small Business Ideas Fail

Entrepreneur May 14, 2022

It seems everyone wants to change their life these days. But contrary to popular belief, following your passions and...

Have You Ever Considered Yourself A Consultant?

Entrepreneur May 3, 2022

Have you ever considered yourself a consultant? The title “consultant” used to be reserved for retired diplomats and former...

Do NOT Quit Your Job And Travel The World

Travel Feb 27, 2022

Have you ever heard anyone say quit your job to go travel the world? I’m here to tell you...

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Why did I leave my corporate career?

Entrepreneur January 26, 2023

What I was looking for in my career was a sense of meaning and fulfilment. I really wanted to make a difference and share the things I believe in. And instead what it provided was income and a sense of security. You might even want to say a fake... Read more

Why you need to stop selling yourself on Facebook

Travel January 21, 2023

After an almost month-long journey through Central America, being completely disconnected from everything (that’s the way I like it) I just logged back into Facebook for the first time. It hit me more than ever that a lot of my “friends” are trying to sell me something, instead of share... Read more

Why A Healthy Work Life Balance Is Hugely Overrated

Entrepreneur January 15, 2023

A work life balance is important. Even some job ads talk about how the company you’re about to work for will “allow” for a great work / life balance.

My Boss Told Me It’s A Time And Money Thing

Entrepreneur January 12, 2023

“It’s a time and money thing.” What a great excuse to not have to do something, and blame it on something outside of your control.

Why a work-life balance is overrated

Lifestyle December 19, 2022

A work-life balance is overrated. Life became much more enjoyable when I finally gave up on the illusion of separation between work and life. On most days my vocation feels like a vacation.

You deserve to do what you love

Writing November 16, 2022

Did you ever wake up one morning way before the alarm went off just because you were going to do something you just couldn’t wait to do? What was it? You deserve to do what you love! In fact it’s exactly what you’re supposed to be doing.

Turn Your Passion For Words Into A Freelance Writing Career

Writing October 25, 2022

A beach in Hawaii. A coffee shop in South America. A city in Europe. The East Coast of Canada. What do these locations have in common? In each of these and in many other remote places, I know of writers who are freelancing with a fair degree of success.... Read more

Time Management: Give A Little, Get A Lot

Lifestyle September 25, 2022

Kathy has a problem. She has a huge project proposal due on Wednesday. However, her daughter, Tina, has dance practice this afternoon. Fido (the dog) has to stay on his feeding schedule (he’s lactose intolerant), and she has to have her suit dry cleaned in time for a presentation... Read more

Don’t believe the lies of success

Entrepreneur September 18, 2022

Every day I see some ad on social media talking about books, seminars and workshops promising to make us more successful.

Email Vacation Autoresponder Tips And Examples

Travel August 17, 2022

It seems that the few days before you take a vacation are the most stressful of all – there are things to pack, home items to care for, laundry to do and work to manage. Even if you’re just taking a week off, it seems you need to double... Read more