It is often said that life is about appreciating the little things. But what we perceive as little is often a lot bigger. Just a month ago, I could not move my feet for 5 days. The ICU, where i was hospitalized, called an expert to check them out. They suspected I have something called […]
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Doubt is not the opposite of faith
Day 7 of my 100 Days Of Sharing and doubt starts to creep in. Should not I invest my time – my precious time – in more important things than posting my sharings here? Self Doubt. I was wondering when it would show up. In my experience, whenever a big opportunity arises, self-doubt shows up […]
Going All In
It’s time. If there’s one thing I learned in my journey, it’s that big dreams may require big sacrifices. They often require us to put all the chips on the table, so to speak. After my snakebite experience, I had a day of reflection where I got to think about some of my future dreams. […]
The most important thing we can do in our lifetime
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are” When I first heard that simple quote by Joseph Campbell, it made so much sense to me. In fact, I’d go and say it’s THE most important thing we can do in our lifetime. But what does it exactly mean to “BE WHO YOU ARE”? […]
Alignment First. Action Second.
Often, what seems like our worst experience is what puts us in alignment with our heart’s path. We all have a built-in guidance system. Our gut feelings indicate whether something is in alignment with our true being or not. Such was the case when, despite my inner gut guidance, I moved to a small town […]
The only map you ever need
The only map you ever need is a MAP OF YOU. Close to a decade ago, I quit a well-paying corporate job in Australia, sold almost everything I owned, and left on a one-way ticket to Nepal. What would make someone leave his known, comfortable life and set out on a new and uncertain journey? […]
The most important relationship in life
— Previous share: Day 1: Family *** *To obtain more inspiration and motivation to achieve your goals, you definitely want to check out my extensive list of growth goals. This page contains SMART goal ideas that can help you establish new aspirations and attain greater heights in your personal growth journey. I utilized this page […]
Family. Biggest Supporters. Biggest Critics.
Family. My biggest supporters. My biggest critics. Why is it that we often judge and criticize those who are closest to us? Is it because it’s “easier”? Or perhaps because the influence on our feelings is greater? I don’t have the answer, but one thing I know: whether I like it or not, my family […]
100 Days of Sharing
“There is a part of YOU that has been discreetly kept within..That is just now ready to come out…” This was sent to me by a dear friend several days ago. And she’s right. I’ve been peeling away a few layers lately. hidden layers that have been collected for years. So, inspired by my friend, […]
Operating an Online Business On the Road
Earning online income while travelling is a fantastic way to prolong your adventures, and create a sustainable life of freedom. But before diving in, it’s important to understand what running a business online involves, and what it will require from you. Let’s begin by saying that operating an online business on the road is not […]
How to Build a Remote Team
Building and running a remote workforce might be a relatively new trend but it’s one that’s set to continue. Apple, Cisco, and Dell are just some of the multinational companies who manage a conventional team as well as a remote team whilst Basecamp, Buffer, Invision, Time doctor, and Zapier are just a few of the […]
Utilizing The Human Element for Online Business Growth
When it comes to growing an online business, focusing on relationships works better than any short-term tactic you can ever learn. Why? Because relationships really, deeply matter. They cut across every part of life. When you strip an online business down to its basic elements, it’s still about people selling to other people. In fact, […]
Embracing Discomfort
There are many factors that constitute a successful journey. But perhaps the biggest secret of success is one’s mental toughness and his or her ability to move beyond pain. You see, eventually, we all reach a threshold, the point at which we just can’t go further. This is where our ability to withstand discomfort becomes […]
5 Powerful Ways to Increase Your Influence Online
Most online businesses are still overly focused on short-term marketing tactics to sell their products. They pitch people over and over again with the belief that if they do do it enough times, they will eventually will make some sales. Now, short-term tactics are not necessarily ineffective. Some are, but tactics are not strategies. Without […]
How to Build an Email List
Every online business needs an email list. An email list can help you establish a long-term relationship with your visitors, validate your future products, keep in contact with your prospects, promote your business, drive traffic, and most importantly, it can raise your bottom line. Unlike advertising where your message is largely ignored, or social media […]
How to Create a Website
Creating a website is easier than most people believe. When I first started my online journey over a decade ago, I built websites from scratch by writing code in a plain text editor. Thankfully the online world has come a long way since then and now there is a wide variety of incredible free software solutions available that […]
Building a Successful Presence on Quora
If you’re interested in reaching a larger audience online, building a personal or professional brand, or increasing sales and profits without the hassle of conventional advertising, there’s good news: A platform exists that allows you to prove your worth directly to potential readers, followers, and customers without any cost whatsoever. Individuals post their questions and […]
Higher on Google: Doing SEO the Smart Way
As you already know, simply having a website is not enough – it also needs traffic. What good is a website if nobody sees it? One of the best ways to create a continuous streams of new visitors to your website is by utilizing Search Engine Optimization. This simply means getting your site ranked higher […]
Outsourcing Work Online: A 4-Step Process for Successful Delegation
There comes a point when doing everything yourself is actually counterproductive to your business growth. This is where delegation and outsourcing come in. Outsourcing can transform your business and free you from low-value administrative tasks. In this post, I’m going discuss how to use outsourcing to your advantage and build a freelancing team you can […]
Total Immersion
She walked passed me as if I was a Mirage – tall, long wavy brown hair, heels and slinky black dress, confident swagger. Damn! I’d never watched such a figure move across a room… The girls back home dress casually, nothing like the scene I was discovering in Australia. I knew that none of my […]
2016… 2017
Completing my 10-year bucket list, shifting focus, and setting a theme for the next decade It’s this time of year again… time to reflect on the past year, turn a new page, and make new resolutions for 2017. If you’ve been following my journey for a while you will know that every year, around […]
Busting Excuses For Pursuing Freedom
When it comes to committing to a freedom journey, it’s easy to come up with excuses. In fact, there are so many that if I listed them all, I’d never get to the point. I do, however, want to touch on the major ones. You see, from my experience, making excuses is normally the main […]
10 Key Strategies to Sell your Website or Online Business
Selling domain names has been a very profitable business since the rise of the Internet era. First, when the Internet was still in its early stages and you could still find good domain names available, people started buying short, generic ones, hoping to flip them for a fortune. And boy, did they have success: in […]
40 Digital Nomads Reveal their Top Advice on how to Start a Location Independent Business
Travelling the world, making money online, and enjoying freedom to the fullest might sound like utopia, but this dream has already been manifested by thousands across the globe. As a part of my “One Year to Freedom” book launch, I asked 42 established digital nomads for their top advice to the person that wants to […]
Visualizing your Dreams
At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard about the power of visualization and imagination to enhance performance. Basically, by taking your big dream and making it more vivid and realistic in your mind, you harness the power of mental imagery on your side. And when I say mental imagery, I’m not only referring […]