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Love and work, tenants that psychologist Sigmund Freud would argue was the meaning of life is crucial for your well being. You are the captain of your ship and so that means you better be in top shape.

There are many schools of thought on the number of things you ought to have on your to-do list - some say six (the Ivy Lee Method), some say three, some say one, three and five. There are also guides on

"Wait, you wear the same underwear for 3 days?" "How... WHY?!" That's my friend talking. She couldn't fathom why I wear the same boxer trunks up to 3 days in a row. I never saw it as

I “quit” Facebook long before it was cool to do so. I couldn't stand the amount of envy-inducing imagery it was pushing (my bad for being easily triggered). But Facebook is just the beginning. The real

“Death smiles at us all, and all a man can do is smile back.” — from the movie, Gladiator I was shivering and sweating profusely. The slightest gush of wind felt like a hurricane. My head weighted so heavy

Photo by Simon Launay on Unsplash Like all self help junkies, I was self obsessed about goals like becoming a millionaire before 30. I started my personal development journey when I was 23. For the last

Photo by Amanda Flavell on Unsplash   “Breathe, mothafucka” - Wim Hof It was 5pm. Works over. I punch out and I see my bus ride home from across the road. I am 5 minutes away. Can I reach it? I sprang

Google far enough and you will find that there are tonnes of articles on email marketing. How to write a irresistible subject line. The PAS Formula to craft emails. Words that trigger spam filters. But

Read this article from Mark Ford on Early to Rise --> Here's the skinny: Find 5 people in your industry who has the life you want. Make sure they are retired 2-5 years out. (Any longer and they may

source Recently I caught up with a friend of mine who climbed the career ladder mighty quickly, and also came from a wealthy family. We spoke about the usual -- work, food, work, gossip -- you know, fun

When it comes to personal finance, one of the most basic (yet overlooked) rules of saving is the pay yourself rule. I asked the question "What is the best way to start saving for those who don't have

The last few months have been interesting. I stopped writing on Steemit due to an unformed habit. Spent a lot more time on Twitter and posting in Facebook groups. Ever since writing short but impactful

We’ve all been there. Your performance is dropping. Your work is starting to dawn on you. Your love for the job is declining ever so slowly while your peers seem to be riding high. You used to be full

Google far enough and you will find that there are tonnes of articles on email marketing. How to write a irresistible subject line. The PAS Formula to craft emails. Words that trigger spam filters. But

If you are in the internet marketing niche - you would have heard of Jason Capital by now. His original internet name was Alex Maroko and he sold basketball products. Today, he is most known as the go-to

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The other day I was listening to marketer Jason Capital talk about crafting your ideal day. It struck me when he added the word "average" to it. Instantly... It made sense. Because "Perfect

I was pissed off. For the last 2 years, I was an opportunity seeker than I was a strategic entrepreneur. You know the drill. You hear of a new opportunity, you give a shot... For about a week. You find

It's easy to get overwhelmed today. There is literally a sea of options ready at our fingertips. More than enough social media platforms to choose from. More than enough games to pick and choose to play

After going through many personal growth programs and having read more than enough books, I realized that what's holding most people back are two things. Lack of clarity Distractions Let me explain. Lack