One of my favorite things I’ve learned in the years of living/ traveling abroad is that you must have the ability to stay flexible, move around obstacles, and go with the flow. The Western Way of rigidity and always having to be in control is not even an option where I live, and after being immersed in other Eastern cultures, I have an entirely new …
Is Daydreaming Good for You?
As a kid I was always getting yelled at to “pay attention” and “keep on track”. But, if I am honest with you, I preferred to be daydreaming. I always got my best ideas that way, and it also helped my brain to relax and unwind. As an adult, I still do the same thing. I was wondering “Is Daydreaming Good for You?” so I …
Want to Drive More Traffic to Your Site?
Are you interested in driving more traffic to your site? Duh, everybody is. About once a week I get an annoying email from some SEO ‘guru’ offering to send more traffic to my site. The thing is… I often ask myself, if they are writing me direct, are they not getting enough traffic to their site?? Maybe I should offer them some SEO Advice. If …
What To Do in Yangon (Myanmar)
I took a trip recently to Yangon, Myanmar which was rather like traveling back in time… What I would imagine Thailand was like fifty years ago. While I was there, I had a chance to check out some of the sites. Find out in this post What To Do in Yangon Myanmar! To begin – Myanmar is a rather weird place. It has been a …
Be a Consultant!
Many of you may have contemplated the idea of becoming a consultant at one time or another. Before you quit your job and leap into the world of consulting, take some time to get Very Clear on the ideas mentioned in this post. I have been a business consultant since 2006, an online business consultant since 2008, and I’ve even worked in house to manage …
How to Get Your Groove Back
Sometimes, life kicks the shit out of you. It can be hard to stay focused, motivated, or even convince yourself that there is a point to any of this. This past year has been a whirlwind. For about six months I had some kind of doomed domino effect going on all around me. I seriously needed to: Get My Groove Back One of my best …
Proximity – Getting Closer to Your Goals and Finding your Personal Paradise
One thing that I’ve realized in regard to having the lifestyle that I’ve always wanted is the importance of Proximity. While many of us fanaticize about making our dreams a reality, how many of us literally go the extra miles to where these dreams can actually happen? On your quest of Finding your Personal Paradise, you may realize that changing your location is the only way …
Life, Death, and The Meaning of Life – a Tribute to Elissa Bradley
For those of you that know me well, you’re already aware of the fact that one of my best friends just passed away. It has left me in utter shock and questioning the meaning—or the meaninglessness—of life. After all, if we are just here to try to do good, and then poof we are gone. It left me questioning the meaning of life and wondering: …
What To Do In Indiana
I grew up in Indiana, and while I haven’t lived there for over ten years, many of my friends and family are there. One of my favorite things to do is spend time going to cultural events, and in this post, I’m going to highlight in this post the Top Attractions of Indianapolis, and What To Do In Indiana. Indianapolis Art Museum If you want …
Go Bouldering, Drink Wine, Take a Hike, Shoot a Shotgun, Run a 5K, Take Photos, Drink Beer & Watch the Sunset
There are very few places as near and dear to me as the backroads of California. My favorite part about California is that you can drive 45 minutes in any direction and the landscape changes dramatically. It is home to many outdoor activities, and when I visited, I had the pleasure of bouldering, going for long hikes and taking loads of photos, running an impromptu …
The Beast: Your Burning Desire to Succeed
You feel it. It’s in your gut. It aches. It’s driving you further, and you have no idea why. Every sense of yours is heightened yet simultaneously numbed and the sheer force of will is taking over. It wants you to succeed. It is your burning desire. Your burning desire to succeed. It strikes unquestionably, unapologetically, and it refuses to be ignored. You couldn’t take …
From Emperor to Citizen… Changing your view of personal importance
Pu Yi was the last emperor of China. During his reign, he saw everything from controversial politics, Communist take-overs, war crimes, and eventually the fall of his own empire. Pu Yi went from riches to poverty and even spent time in jail. In his autobiography, From Emperor to Citizen, Pu Yi tells the tale of remolding all of his beliefs, relinquishing his airs of personal …
To Hostel or Not to Hostel?
When I was setting off for Paris, this was my biggest question. After looking at countless “Budget” Hotels that were super expensive and very unimpressive, I decided to take the leap for the first time in my life and have a Hostel experience. To Hostel or Not To Hostel To say that this made me apprehensive is an understatement. For one, I’m 35, which compared …
Travel: What to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Not sure What to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Read on! Kuala Lumpur or ‘KL’ has always been a place I’ve wanted to check out. Being a nearby town and popular visa run destination, I’d heard lots of good stuff about it from my friends. So, when I was booking my flight to Paris and realized it was flying out of KL, I decided to …
My Favorite Place In The World Railay Beach, Thailand
Find out my favorite place in the world, and learn more about Thailand. I have traveled all over the world and seen many places. But the most beautiful place in the world is Railay Beach, Thailand. The Most Beautiful Place in the World I took my first trip to Thailand in 2001. I wasn’t supposed to go to Thailand, at first the trip was planned …
Michelle Dale Shares How to Hire a VA, Start a VA Business, and Become a Digital Nomad
I’d like to introduce you to an online super-star that has been instrumental in creating a name for herself in the digital nomad world, while simultaneously helping others go global. Michelle Dale is the founder of Virtual Miss Friday, VA Passport, and has created numerous ways to teach others how to increase their reach and create global businesses. Michelle Dale Shares How to Hire a VA, Start …
Digging Deep Into Balinese Culture, A Real Bali Experience
I recently had the pleasure of taking a trip to Bali, Indonesia. Part of my mission while I was there was to get a feel for the traditional Balinese Culture. And, I thought I would try something different. Rather than writing a big long post on what to do, why not show you? Traditional Balinese Culture, A Real Bali Experience This is going to be …
I Spent the Day in Bed with Lady Gaga
I Spent the Day in Bed with Lady Gaga…and it was one of the best days I’ve ever had. I’d heard of Lady Gaga, and also know some of her songs. But I assumed she was just some typical blonde ditzy rock star—man was I wrong. I came across this interview and literally spent the day in bed watching it, pulling quotes, and listening to …
Want to Change Your Life? Change Your Attitude About Work
Today I want to share something with you that might be the biggest breakthrough that I’ve ever had related to work. If you want to change your life, change your attitude about work. But first… a little history. Working as a Child For as long as I can remember, I worked. My parents would put us to work in the yard, I’d work on weekends, …
Creating Online Products to Have More Freedom
View PostBusiness Success Tip: Get Over Your Old Stories
One topic I would like to write about today is the idea of making up stories. We make up stories all the time. We have stories about ourselves, about other people, and even about the world–and the way that the world works. The best way to become more successful in life and in business is to Get Over Your Old Stories. What is interesting about …
Interview With Mars Dorian, The World Needs You!
Mars Dorian is someone you should know. He’s got a great philosophy of how to go for your dreams, and get out of your own way. Mars writes at “The World Needs You” and shows digital crusaders how to build a powerful online presence and kick-ass small business. Tell us a bit about your background and how you realized you wanted something different for your life. My …
Find Your Spark, and Ignite the Fire Within!
My whole life, I’ve been searching for something. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do something great. I’ve wanted to build something, and be a part of something big. I’ve wanted to help people to accomplish great things. I’ve wanted to Find My Passion and share them with the world. And – I want YOU to find Your Passion, as …
Your Free 50 Page eBook: Lifestyle Mastery -Love Your Business & Your Life!
Happy New Year! As you all know, I’ve been hard at work putting together this eBook. I’m releasing it NOW and I’m releasing it for FREE because I want to do everything I can to help you achieve all of your personal and business goals in 2011! So, What’s in the eBook? Lifestyle Mastery- Love Your Business & Your Life is an overview of the first three …
Look For Me on Discovery Channel!
Just a quick blurb to let you all know that the show I filmed with Discovery Channel is going to air in Asia and the South Pacific. FUN ASIA Southern Thailand is showing 3 times on TrueVision, on Discovery TLC Monday, Dec 20, 1 pm, Friday, Dec 24, 5 am, & Friday, Dec 24, 1 pm Here’s a write up on …