To Turn Off Anxiety, Use Breath Timers
Recently, I stumbled on a tool that helped control my anxiety for the first time in my life. The “how” is nothing new. Science is clear: to reduce anxiety, slow your breathing.
Read full storyHow 3 Indie Writers Make Over $1 Million A Year
Making a living as a writer was much harder just two decades ago. If you couldn’t land a copywriting job or find a publisher that liked your manuscript, you were probably out of luck.
Read full storyHow One Writer Turned His Blog Into a $12 Million Business
Screenshot from Interview with Brian Clark of Copyblogger.com at Dreamforce ‘12. These days, Copyblogger is more than just a blog. With over 252,000 monthly organic hits and nearly 4,000 posts in its archives, it’s the internet’s premiere educational resource for content marketers, ranking number one on Google for search terms like “writing tips,” “how to read,” “learn copywriting,” “how to write well,” and even “analogy or metaphor.”
Read full story7 Ways to Be More Persuasive
We base most of our decisions on emotions. In an age of reason, we like to believe we think with our heads more than we do with our heart. But science shows that even our logical decisions are driven by emotions.
Read full storyHow a 28-Year-Old Made $50,000 a Day
Image via Flickr (licensed under Creative Commons) In 2013, Vietnamese game developer Dong Nguyen quietly released a mobile game called Flappy Bird. It was a simple but extremely addictive app that involved navigating a cartoon bird through a series of neverending obstacles. The objective was to keep the bird afloat as long as possible.
Read full storyStop Going to the Gym
You don’t need a gym to get fit. Embrace micro workouts: mini workouts done throughout the day. If you can’t find the motivation or time to go to the gym, use this method to stay healthy and work towards your physical goals.
Read full story5 Mindsets I Wish I Could Give My 22-Year-Old Self
22 is a pivotal year for many. You graduate college, enter the “real world,” and suddenly find there’s pressure to perform. Did you land an entry-level job? Are you moving to a cool city? What kind of jobs are your peers landing? Which cities are they moving to?
Read full story7 Habits of Irresistibly Charismatic People
I used to think you’re either born charismatic or you’re not. After all, it’s an otherworldly quality that makes one seem like they descended from the heavens. But when you break down the components of what makes one charismatic, it turns out it’s a very human trait — one that can be learned just like you learn to make layups or write in cursive.
Read full story5 Finance Hacks They Should’ve Taught You In School
Wealth inequality and student debt are on the rise, and there’s a lot of disagreement over who’s at fault. However, there’s one institution we can all agree to blame for at least a portion of this crisis: schools.
Read full story3 Things the Viral $8 Million Janitor Teaches Us About Wealth
Screenshot from the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s tribute to Ronald Read. Ronald Read’s Wikipedia page describes him as a former “philanthropist, investor, janitor and gas station attendant.” It’s not every day you see those words appear in the same sentence. Indeed, when Read passed away in 2014, leaving behind an unexpected $8 million, his story went viral.
Read full storyHow A Pool Contractor Turned $10,775 Into $42 Million in 2 Years
Screenshot from “Dan Zanger Master’s of Trading”. In investing circles, Dan Zanger is considered one of the greatest traders of all time. It’s easy to see why: Zanger once achieved an earth-shattering 3,896,911% gain in the stock market in just 23 months.
Read full story3 Wealth Hacks I Wish I Used In My Early 20's
I’m a positive person by nature. But today, I want to talk about regrets. I’ve spent the majority of my 20’s chasing entrepreneurial dreams, most of which have failed. I’ve invented a tool for bunk beds that only sort of works, hit two million followers on an Instagram account I’ve yet to monetize, and burned out trying to bring a cartoon character called Sunny the Golden Retriever to life.
Read full story4 Ways to Become a YouTube Millionaire Without Prior Skills
Think you need to be athletic, artistic or adorable to make seven figures on YouTube?. Good news — you don’t. In this article, I’m going to break down four YouTube niches anyone can use to become a millionaire. No prior skill necessary.
Read full storyWhy Former Billionaire Chuck Feeney Will Die Poor
Screenshot from “Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story”. Chuck Feeney is one of those business tycoons you’ve probably never heard of. Born to a working class family in New Jersey, Feeney co-founded the ubiquitous travel retailer Duty Free Shoppers. His lifetime wealth is estimated at over $8 billion.
Read full story3 Ways to Make Money in the Upcoming Home Theater Boom
Two ominous pieces of news dropped recently. First, Disney announced that they’re adjusting their focus from in-theater releases to Disney+ streaming — a shocking development for the company that generated nearly $2.8 billion at the box office with Avengers: Endgame.
Read full storyHow a 23-Year-Old’s Memes Landed $85 Million
In August, Warner Music Group bought a small company called IMGN Media for a cool $85 million. IMGN, a self-described “tech-media company,” creates trendy, data-driven content for advertisers, then distributes them across its collection of social media accounts. But while many of its brands have notable reach among millennials and Gen Z, it’s clear Warner ponied up for one portfolio account in particular: @daquan.
Read full story3 Profitable Side Hustles No One’s Talking About
These days, every article about side hustles reads the same. You can predict what they’ll say with bullseye accuracy before you even read it. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with any of these. In fact, starting a blog just might make you more money than anything you’ll ever do.
Read full storyA Surprisingly Easy Strategy to Make Money in the Stock Market
Disclaimer: these are my notes on how I personally plan to make money in the stock market. I’m not a certified financial advisor and this article is not financial advice. A few years ago I lost upwards of five figures investing in a single stock. It was a small, volatile tech company I shouldn’t have been anywhere near as a beginner investor.
Read full storyHow Would You Try to Make $50,000 in 24 Hours?
Here’s a fun thought experiment. You have 24 hours to generate a cool 50 grand. The catch: you can only use your computer, phone, and $100. It’s not. Craft the right product for the right audience, and there’s no reason you can’t catch lightning in a bottle.
Read full storyHow Two College Students Made $600,000 in 24 Hours
In 2017, University of Arizona students Alan Alchalel and Brady Silverwood devised a strategy to promote their swimsuit line, Sunny Co Clothing. They promised everyone who reposted the image above a “free” swimsuit — just pay $12 shipping (retail value $64.99). Offer ends in 24 hours.
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