The freedom to create the life you want — it rings like a mantra in today’s market of independent online business, but this freedom doesn’t look and feel same for all self-starting entrepreneurs. For blogger and designer, Janet Brent, the freedom from a 9-to-5 day job came as a free fall into poverty, a spiritual […]
Throughout my adult life, I have encountered and experimented with dozens of personal transformation practices. One stands out above all. This one particular practice is based on a simple, yet extremely powerful, internal process that deals with the very deepest root of a problem, rather than just the problem itself. You see, there is an […]
What’s on your bucket list? Chances are, you want to travel the world, one day . . . when you have the money. When you meet Johnny Ward, the globetrotting solopreneur of onestep4ward, you’ll be ready to get started today! Johnny didn’t have the funds for his journey when it began 8 years ago. He […]
Earl Baron didn’t spend much time wondering before he started wandering, continuing what began as a brief graduation trip for the past 15 years, exploring 87 countries and countless marvels of the world. He didn’t plan to become “Wandering Earl”; he learned how to be a professional traveler by working, figuring out how to make […]
Have you ever dreamt of the freedom to work anytime, anywhere you want? As you probably know, connecting with people who share the same dream goes a long way in getting you there. It was this exact sentiment that inspired Dan Andrews to embark on the daring adventure leading to Tropical MBA. What began as […]
While renowned author, speaker, entrepreneur and digital media connoisseur C.C. Chapman is no stranger to success, it’s the idea of helping others that keeps him going. Grounded by his small town roots and armed with creativity influenced by his grandfather, this man of many hats travels the world hoping to impress upon others that the […]
Does fear stop you from doing what you dream of? What if fear could become a mere stepping stone on the path to our dreams? Tess Marshall has done that for herself and is now sharing her process, insights, and learnings about “living bold” with the world. Tess’ personal story is testimony to her philosophy. […]
Ever been so burdened by something that you feel forever stuck in first gear? Or that true happiness and fulfillment is happening to everyone else? Not Meg Worden. Sure she has navigated through her own share of pitfalls, including a battle with food and a stint in federal prison for selling ecstasy pills, but nothing […]
I first heard of couchsurfing on my way to a U2 concert in Croatia during a random catch-up with a local girl who had a perfect American accent. I was curious how she had acquired her accent, so I asked her about it. “Have you heard about couchsurfing?,” she asked. “Couch What?!,” I replied. “Oh […]
Croatia – Paradise “Why Croatia?,” I was asked a few days before I took a ferry and crossed the Adriatic Sea from Italy. I didn’t know much about Croatia, but the many stories I have heard about the beautiful Croatian islands, with their crystal clear water, were good enough reasons. There are over 1000 islands […]
After not visiting Israel for 3 years, it was time to travel back to my childhood country, this time for longer than usual. It wasn’t too hard to get used to my new “tourist” status. My parents live in Zichron Yaakov, a peaceful town on the slopes of a small, green mountain, located close to […]
When are you most aware of your life as a journey? When you grab the wheel and steer, its clear; Tara’s mission, A Life Changing Journey, is about moving forward by letting go, shedding the weight of self-defeating choices, both physically and mentally. Her triple-digit weight loss is impressive in itself, but Tara’s total transformation […]
What am I here to do? What is my life purpose? Do we even have a purpose?? I have had these questions, and similar others, swirling around in my mind for some time now. A few years ago I tried to address them briefly but always felt that I hadn’t invested enough time or contemplative […]
Deep down we all know that life is best when we’re pushing ourselves and stepping outside our comfort zones. When we take risks and discover new limits. But not all risks are created equal. Tyler Tervooren, an independent entrepreneur, a Marathon runner, and a mountain climber who has climbed some of the highest peaks on […]
In many ways, the online world is just one huge playground, except that it isn’t like high school — here, in the online world, you don’t want to fit in, you want to STAND OUT. Turning this philosophy into a booming business, Mars Dorian creates brands that get attention and thrive in the buzz of […]
Can you imagine someone you know—a person with a family, friends, a life touching many others—suddenly disappearing? It would be hard to let go, hard to ignore the cold reality. This human tragedy happens every day in our world, but unless it hits close to home, it’s not something we think about, much less act […]
Monica Rodgers is an original. She is a writer, artist, and business woman. With brutal honesty she reflects on her life, choices and passions. But instead of finding guilt and remorse, Rogers has discovered a source of wisdom and power which is leading her to break through the myths and stories she believed about herself. […]
What have you heard about simplicity lately? Is it enough to say you want to simplify your life without taking any action to actually make it happen? Maybe you just don’t know how to get started. Well Joel Zaslofsky, the man behind Value of Simple, is on a mission to help people simplify. Zaslofsky, a […]
As 2013 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the year gone by and look ahead to the fresh year ahead. I love this time of year. New Year’s Eve has long been my favorite time to release the old year and open myself to the fullest potential of the next. New […]
The direct value you offer in exchange for your subscriber’s email address is one of the most critical components in determining the success and growth rate of your email list. Whether it’s to learn something, get inspired, or simply to be entertained, people visit your site because they expect to find some value in it. […]
As you already know, a captivating and usable web design is critical to ensuring a successful online presence – there is nothing more lasting than a first impression. You’ve probably noticed that the default look of WordPress is not very exciting and rather bland. If you want to have a quick design change, then you […]
Have you heard the phrase: “If you build it they will come”? it’s often a statement used to stir entrepreneurs to create something new. It’s a statement full of vision, hope, and optimism. There is one problem though. It does not work! Building something new online is only the first step towards online success. Getting […]
Farnoosh Brock is one of my favorite bloggers, and a very successful Online entrepreneur. I consider her not only as a writing mentor, but also as a teacher and a friend. Farnoosh is the creator of Prolific Living which is dedicated to helping people realize their dream life style by awakening their inner confidence and […]
Are you a person with multiple passions and you can’t seem stay focused on any one thing for very long? Tia Sparkles believes that some people are just meant to be multi-passionate. Unfortunately, these same people might feel society has labeled them as not focused or lazy whereas the truth is, they are simply gifted […]
How important are social skills in the world of business? Networking has been a buzz phrase for some time now, but can such skills really take you from nowhere to somewhere and how exactly do you do that? Mike “Ambassador” Bruny has made a living out of just that skill. The author of “Move the […]
