Most people hesitate to ask for a discount because it’s uncomfortable; however, over the years, I’ve learned the following truth: The more you ask, the more you might receive. If someone replies with a “no”, well, that’s the same as not asking–so why not ask?! What do you really have to lose? So today, I’d […]
Saving on your Energy Bill
Ever since I became financially independent, people have constantly asked me how I did it. Everyone seems to want to know how to make money online, whether it’s to supplement his or her current income or to replace it completely. But financial freedom is not just about generating more income – this is only half […]
Saving Money on your Commute
The modern-day commute can be an expensive part of our monthly budget. In this post I discuss a few simple strategies on how to save money on your commute. The idea here is not to completely stop driving a car (if you own one), but instead to introduce some changes to your spending habits at […]
Saving Money through Better Eating
The choice of what we eat not only influences our physical well being – our weight, sleep, energy, mood – but also our pockets. In fact, food is one of the biggest sources of household spending each and every month. In today’s post I’m going to show you how a few small conscious adjustments to […]
From leaving a six figure cubicle job to living a life without limits
When Matthew G. Bailey realized that money is not the equivalent of wealth, he already had a 6-figure future within his grasp at age 23. But he left his promising career in real estate for the freedom to experience everything that life has to offer. Now he is traveling the world, pushing himself further everyday […]
Creating a Resource Guide
In this post I’ll discuss how you can grow your opt-in rate by offering a free resource guide to your potential subscribers. (this is often called an ethical bribe or a lead magnet in the online marketing space). And when I say a resource guide, I don’t necessarily mean a 30+ page eBook. I mean […]
Branding your Online Business
In this post, I’m going to lay the necessary foundations towards having a well-branded online business. You see, a brand is much more than your logo or the layout of your site. A brand is the personality that identifies your business. It is the way your audience FEELS and thinks about your business and it’s […]
Curbing impulse spending
Getting a handle on impulse buying is one of the best adjustments you can make to save significant money in the long run. These days, almost every retail chain and many small stores use emotional marketing tactics to lead us directly to impulse purchasing behavior. They lay out the retail space and checkout lanes to […]
Tracking your expenses
Tracking your expenses is one of the biggest contributing factors to financial freedom. You see, many of us simply don’t realize how much money we actually spend until we record everything. It’s most likely you’ll be surprised just how much small purchases can add up. Listing and tracking your expenses will enable you to clearly […]
Maximizing your Savings
Creating freedom is not just about generating more income – this is only one part of the game. In addition to building online income streams, you also want to reduce your expenses so you can invest the difference back in your online business. Here are a few simple ways to maximize your savings: 1. The […]
Your Financial Freedom Plan
One of the reasons most people never achieve their goals is because they don’t take the time to make a winning game plan for achieving their dreams. In fact, people spend more time planning their birthday party than designing their future. In order to achieve financial freedom, you need more than wishful thinking and sincere […]
Cure Facebook Addiction
Do you check Facebook every day? Do you turn to Facebook when you are feeling bored, down or overwhelmed? Do you often find yourself checking your account while working on something else? Whether you’re aware of it or not, there’s a good chance you are addicted. And while Facebook Addiction may not be a recognized […]
Traveling and Living Abroad with Kids
When is the right time to travel the world? Most people would say it’s before settling down, buying a house, and having kids. But for Brandon Pearce, world travel is a family lifestyle. In 2010, Brandon and his wife sold their suburban home and all the stuff that goes along with it, leaving behind the […]
The Art of Adventuring – How to Lead an Adventurous Life
Benjamin Jenks, the creator of Adventure Sauce, went from shy guy to confidence coach by taking his life on the road, hitchhiking across America with nothing but his drive to learn from other people, places, and possibilities. Through blogging and visual storytelling, Benjamin shares valuable lessons, always with a good dose of humor and humility, […]
Traveling Around the World Without Money
Traveling around the world without money – is this really possible? A simple website made it possible for Ramon Stoppelenburg to support a lifestyle of travel by earning the hospitality of strangers. With letmestayforaday.com, Ramon took a leap into uncertainty that has led to an array of online enterprises and an esteemed publishing career in […]
Eliminating Limiting Beliefs
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 […]
Travelling across 100+ Countries on a Small Budget
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 […]
Becoming Location Independent – Interview with Author Dan Andrews
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 […]
C.C. Chapman: Becoming a Leading Expert
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 […]
Tess Marshall: How to Live a Bolder Life
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. […]
From Prison to Becoming a Renowned Health Coach
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 […]
CouchSurfing Europe
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 […]
Eastern Europe Trip
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 […]
Visiting Israel
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 […]
Losing triple-digit Weight to Become a Competitive Athlete
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 […]
