I’ve had a particularly hard life. I grew up in poverty and experienced trauma at an early age. I had to fight, and work hard, and earn for everything I have. I bootstrapped my life and my success. My life story has taught me life is hard, and it’s true, life IS hard. But what if life is easy? What … Read More
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11 Ways to Increase Your Income
Just about everyone wants to make more money- myself included! Unfortunately, few people will see their income increase much in the next year because they’re going about it all wrong. Most people are looking for the right strategy that will put more money in their pocket. They think what we need is the perfect elevator pitch, the cookie-cutter sales funnel, or salary negotiation … Read More
Stepping outside your comfort zone
Are you playing small? Do you tolerate situations that don’t serve you? Have you been stuck in a rut? As humans we inherited a predisposition to avoid risks and play it safe. This made sense when everyday life was harsher and more perilous. Most of us are not in that situation, yet the bias to avoid risk remains. The temptation to … Read More
Overcoming Self-doubt
Self-doubt is a bitch. And yet I don’t know anyone that doesn’t experience self-doubt. Why is this experience so universal? What is self-doubt, really? Most self-doubt begins in childhood, but these experiences may continue or occur in adulthood. Some common causes of self-doubt include: Being criticized as a child by a parent, teacher, or trusted advisor Being told not to … Read More