10 hours agoMember-only13 naughty secrets that will propel you into the top 2% of online writersIn anything you do in life, you’re in either one of two modes: You’re creating a disadvantage for yourself through a poor habit, OR: You’re creating an ‘unfair’ advantage for yourself through a helpful action or habit. You’re lying to yourself if you expect life to be ‘fair,’ and some…Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
11 hours agoMember-onlyHow to build an online brand your people want to bingeEver binged on a tv show? It can feel like an addiction. This is the power of good storytelling. What made you want to keep watching? Intrigue. You wanted to know what happened next. But it’s not just any narrative that works. We want to know whether the main character…Personal Branding2 min readPersonal Branding2 min read
11 hours agoMember-onlyFor an easier life, you need to intentionally introduce challenge (it can be fun!)Comfort can ensnare us. I know what it’s like. It’s warm. It’s the same way you’ve always done it. It’s easier. But be careful. Because comfort also restricts us from growing. So you need to be vigilant and regularly introduce tests and challenges into your weeks ahead. Book it in. …Personal Development1 min readPersonal Development1 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyOn the rewarding art of not stopping (others will drop like flies)A curious thing happens when you’ve been in the game for as long as I have. You’ll encounter people with tremendous talent. You’ll be inspired by incredible work ethic. You’ll be suffocated in self-doubt at the skills of some of your peers, many of whom are younger than you. You’ll…Personal Development3 min readPersonal Development3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyHow I found freedom by working on my personal brand a little bit every dayI’ll be honest. I could be earning a lot more each month for my skills and experiences at my age. Online money bros can make you feel like you’re falling short every day. But I have all the freedom and money I need. I don’t have money stress. I get…Personal Branding2 min readPersonal Branding2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyStep by step guide to mastering your mind (with cool illustrations)I am out of control. I can’t possibly be happy when there are so many terrible things happening in the world. Life seems so meaningless and unfair. No one makes an effort to respect me. No one would care if I was no longer here.Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
4 days agoMember-only8 years as a psychology coach taught me this one secret to writing content people loveMany struggle to make any impact online at all. You share your ideas, and your posts just don’t fly. All that work for three measly likes. It’s annoying as all hell. I know because I wrote posts for a year before anyone gave a rat’s ass. After sharing thousands of…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyIf you ever feel like you’re all alone, read this:Look at you, scrolling twitter, hundreds of followers, super connected. World at your fingertips. 3.7 degrees away from anyone on the planet. Face lit up blue glow in the dim light of your bedroom. And yet, you feel alone. At least some of the time. You may even feel alone…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyHarsh truths about building a personal brand I know at 38 I wish I knew at 20You won’t succeed long-term if you can’t manage your emotions. — Being visible on the Internet is not always easy. We can compare. We can get frustrated. The winners must learn to develop mental resilience. You can’t outwork someone who’s enjoying themselves. Everything can be enjoyed, and there is no right ‘path’ for you. People don’t care about you or your clever words. They care only about how you can help them.Personal Branding3 min readPersonal Branding3 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyWhy we must ‘lighten up’ now more than ever (it’s easier than you think)It’s all so terrible. Everything seems to suck. People are mean. Some are offensive. The weather is dusty and freaking cold! Some dude wrote that I was a ‘prat’ on the Internet. That made me angry. I will get them back for that. My dad says things that make me…Mindset3 min readMindset3 min read
