“Stranger danger” is a warning that all people you don’t personally know (strangers) can potentially be dangerous. There are lots of strangers giving advice these days. On social media, on YouTube, in your emails and more. Lots of free advice. But who are these folks, and should you follow their advice? My strong suggestion is…
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“Brands need to be authentic and real; they also need to keep in mind that two-thirds of consumer online shopping decisions come down to the photos they see,” shares Liz Giorgi. As co-founder and CEO of Soona, Giorgi found a way for companies to create fast and affordable professional content online. Listen to her story and valuable advice here…
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I love the song “Sit Down” by James. In the song there are two lines that in many ways define my life, “If I hadn’t seen such riches, I could live with being poor.” Truth is, I grew up in a middle-class family. My father was a meat salesman, and my mother was a stay-at-home mom. Growing up, I had no idea about the lifestyle of wealthy people…
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When I talk with people about their goals I frequently hear them use the word “if.” “If I can grow my sales to $X.” “If I get healthy.” “If I get that new customer.” If. “If” sows seeds of doubt. “If” is a word that people need to lose and replace it with “when.” “When…
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Josh Goodman is the founder and CEO of PourMyBeer, a next-generation self-pour beverage system. Goodman discusses the many stages his business went through in order to solve a huge issue in the nightlife industry—crowded bars. He also provides valuable advice on how, with the right mindset, a simple frustration can lead to fortune…
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We are all busy. Busy with lot of activities every day. Busy with a long to-do list. Busy trying to catch up on emails. Busy with lots of activities. But are those activities driving you closer to the goals for your life? Or are they driving you crazy? The key is to look at your to-do list and your calendar and ask yourself three questions…
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I just hung up on a sales rep. Originally, I reached out to his firm to learn more about their services. We had to reschedule a few times over the last few weeks. Finally, we were about to connect. He starts out asking lots of questions about Proforma and the project on which I was working. I asked him what he knew about Proforma, to which he replied, “not a ton.” That’s when I hung up…
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It is OK to Have Down Days The truth is that we all have down moments and days. Sometimes our circumstances and life events are sad. It is OK to feel the emotions that come with those circumstances and events. I follow a number of motivational leaders on social media. I find myself wondering if…
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Everyone has a mindset. One type is a million dollar mindset, where your success knows no limits. The other type is a limited mindset, where your path to success knows lots of limits. The choice is yours. I know of massively successful people who who rightfully could have seen their circumstances as limiting, but they looked past their limitations and persevered to amazing success…
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As founder of the global mutual aid organization called Pandemic of Love, Shelly Tygielski has connected more than 2 million individuals in need with people who can provide resources. Tygielski discusses the power of radical self-care and community with host Greg Muzzillo. She also shares insights from her book, “Sit Down to Rise Up,” on ways to achieve our own mind, body and emotional balance…
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