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How To Make Lattes Without An Espresso Machine

My wife and I lived in Los Angeles in a small apartment three floors above a Starbucks. We went there every day. Then our daughter was born, and we moved out after that. We found a home with a backyard. Big enough for the kid and the dog to run. It was far from the … Read More

How My Parents Saved Big Money by Cutting the Cord on Cable TV

In the age of digital entertainment, my parents found themselves paying an eye-watering $220 per month for their cable TV subscription. This hefty bill resulted from the bundle they had signed up for, which included a basic package, phone service, and additional fees that added up quickly. Determined to find a more cost-effective solution, they … Read More
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My Collective Accounting S-Corp Adventure

Table of Contents Bookkeeping sucks. Accounting sucks. Tax planning sucks. Paying taxes sucks. And if you’re still crunching your numbers in your solo consulting or freelance business while working to serve your clients, you’re likely overwhelmed and paying more taxes than you should. Or at least that is my experience running a single-person LLC for … Read More
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Maximize Your Day with This Simple Morning Routine – Achieve More and Feel Great!

Many successful people swear by their morning routines, and for good reason. A consistent morning routine can help reduce stress and anxiety, boost energy levels, improve mood, and increase daily productivity. Establishing a morning routine can help set a positive tone for the rest of the day, giving you a sense of control and calmness. … Read More
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How to Automate, Delete or Delegate Your Work (The ADD Productivity Framework)

If you ever feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are only so many hours in a day, and if you are not careful, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with work and have no time left for the stuff that matters. I’m speaking from experience. For years I suffered from distraction and poor sleep, which led … Read More
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Allergies Suck: How I Battled Hay Fever And Finally Found Relief

As a success-minded person, you need to understand that health is your first wealth. Aside from serious illness, one of the significant productivity killers is hay fever. If you experience allergies, you know how bad the whole experience sucks. In the following article, I will share my story on how I battled hay fever and … Read More

7 Little-Known Zoom Hacks (To Change Your Life)

If you’re looking for Zoom hacks to make social distancing more fun, you’re not alone. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Zoom has quickly become the go-to app for socially-minded folks who still want to connect. And it’s catching on fast. Over the past few weeks, I’ve participated in Zoom workouts, happy hours, game nights, … Read More
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Want Success Online? Find A Business Mentor

Wouldn’t it be great to find a business mentor? Someone who could guide you through the ups and downs of growing a successful online business? This was the question I asked myself while presently watching an inspirational talk on YouTube. It was 3 AM and I couldn’t sleep… This was during the 2008 economic collapse … Read More
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Don’t Break The Chain (And Other Habit Hacks)

Don’t break the chain. That’s the mantra I keep repeating whenever I reach for a donut, bread, or french fries. And I am not going to sugarcoat it. Despite the fun stuff in my career, achieving physical fitness is challenging. At five-foot-ten and weighing 215 lbs, my BMI is roughly 31. Gaining excessive weight has … Read More
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Are You Living A Life Of Quiet Desperation?

Do you ever feel like you could be doing so much more with your life? When you started out, you dreamed big. Do you remember You woke up each day filled with excitement for the possibilities of tomorrow. Then life happened.  Days became weeks. Weeks became years. And now, decades… Are You Living A Life Of … Read More