At the end of each year I try to write an annual review post to reflect on the previous year. This helps me to receive some closure on the events that have occurred throughout the year as well as think about what I’d like to accomplish in the coming year. The structure of these … [Read more…]
Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. It’s an age old question… Which is better hard work or smart work? You’ve no doubt heard some self-development gurus tell you that the only thing you need to do to be successful is work hard. While I love the guy, I feel … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. If you’re serious about building a business in 2019 and beyond, you need your own website. And no, yourbusiness.tumblr.com, yourbusiness.blogspot, or yourbusiness.wordpress.com don’t count. If you want people to take you seriously, YOU NEED to take your business seriously. Your own website with its … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. There’s a joke going around that “digital nomad” is just another word for being homeless. I understand the joke, but you don’t have to be poor just because you’re a traveler. In fact, if you’re smart, having a travel blog can actually help you … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Have you ever thought about how crazy it would be to move to Vietnam? Of course you have! How else would you have gotten to this post? Listen. If you’re from a developed country, but you’d like to try living in Vietnam, it’s 100% … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Overview If you’re spending a lot of time on your laptop, getting a laptop stand is basically a necessity. Laptop stands such as the Roost or Nexstand K2 help prevent you from hunching over too much at your computer (I’ll use the words Nexstand … [Read more…]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Audible is a web-based audio library you’ve likely heard of by now. At the very least, you’ve heard of the company that’s behind Audible — Amazon. In this post we’re going to discuss Audible memberships, and whether subscribing to Audible makes sense for you. … [Read more…]
Imagine four ladders propped up against four respective skyscrapers. Each skyscraper has a surprise waiting for you on the roof. For the purpose of this metaphor, let’s ignore the absurdity of climbing a ladder to the top of an 80 floor skyscraper. Ok, now you’ve got to make a decision. Which ladder are you going … [Read more…]
Something many young people say, and that I once said myself is that, “I don’t want to be rich. I just want to do something I love and be happy.” Today, I’d like to tell you why this is flawed thinking. Why thinking this way isn’t helpful, and why it’s even selfish. First, however, let’s … [Read more…]
If you asked the average person their strategy for building wealth, they’d probably talk about skipping Starbucks and investing in their 401k. In short, they’d discuss frugality. Frugality can be useful in building wealth. It is the percentage of your income you save, rather than your income itself that determines when you’ll be able to … [Read more…]