Have you ever been scared of your dreams? … I am not talking about the ones you had when you were younger or maybe even as an adult, when you saw a boogeyman under your bed 🙂 I am referring to the ones that really scare you, the ones that require action, the ones that…
Read MoreA Passport Full of Stamps Over a House Full of Things
It is amazing the things on which we place value. The things that are not important! … One of the biggest dying regret for many people is…you guessed it…not having traveled more. In a recent article, I mentioned that huge number of workers each year sacrifice taking a vacation due to factors such as the inability to…
Read MoreDear Bloggers: Do Not Write Unless You Are Inspired
Why do we blog? To release emotions, teach others, learn something ourselves, hone our craft, to consolidate ideas? Whatever the reason, we blog to put a piece of ourselves out there, sometimes vulnerable, sometimes unfiltered, sometimes irrational. When I started my blogging journey back in 2011, the main reason I decided to put words to…
Read MoreWork Harder, Not Smarter; At Least in the Beginning!
In my daily readings I came across an article on Lurn.com written by Jeremy Bellotti. It hit the nail right on the head where Entrepreneurship is concerned and I could not resist sharing it with you guys. This is my favorite excerpt from the article and you can click the link at the end to…
Read More4 Reasons Why Millennials Care Less About “Stuff”
Stuff, our lives have always been defined by stuff. The number of shoes in our closet, the number of plates in our cupboard, the number of books on our shelves, the number of inches on our TV. … We are trained from diaper years to consume more and produce less. Subconsciously, our minds have been…
Read MoreYou Have To Take Risks; Jaden Smith Shows Us How!
There’s something about Jaden Smith. … Take away the fact that he is Will Smith’s son, he has created a movement of his own, a lifestyle of sorts. One that is subtly rebellious, mildly charming but more so intriguing. It is a style that represents nothing. Neither man or woman, neither gay or straight, neither…
Read MoreThe “Excuses” That Made Me Stop Exercising
“Ninety nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver … I have started an exercise regimen not once, not twice, not thrice, but more times than I can recall. Do I have the six-pack abs, the toned arms and legs or the rounded chest…
Read MoreThe Downside of Having a Plan
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you feel lost? … Not lost…
Read MoreHow To Handle Discouragement in 3 Steps
Have you ever realized how easy it is to get discouraged and how hard it is to stay motivated? … We all know that “negative” forces somehow always carry more energy and influence than positive ones, maybe that is why discouragement is just a heartbeat away while motivation and determination lurks miles away in the…
Read MoreNever Fall In Love With an Idea
It goes against what you read in your entrepreneurial literature, but hear me out for a sec. … We are creators, and we are passionate. Many times this makes for a very productive and successful combo. But, in some instances it can work against you. Here’s why. How many times have you created the “perfect”…
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