“Successful people aren’t born that way. They become successful by establishing the habit of doing things unsuccessful people don’t like to do.” ―William Makepeace Thackeray. Great self-improvement advice tends to not change over time. What works for successful people in the past will tend to work for those trying to…

#2 It is easier to be disciplined than it is to be lazy. — 1. It is easier to move towards something than to run away from something. Act based on love, not fear. Too often you make decisions because you are scared of an outcome. This is normal, you have evolved to avoid pain. You would rather avoid losing $100 than making $100. You leave a job because you hate it. You move to another place because…

This time of the year is when people will start making their New Years Resolution and goals for 2019. I wanted to share how I achieved one of my goals last year and hopefully it will help you to achieve yours as well. Although this article is mainly about reading…

Write drunk, edit sober. — Here’s my writing journey: 4.5 years. 1736 days. 292 published articles. 2,000+ hours of writing practice. Here are 11 pieces of writing advice I wish I had known earlier. #1: I write drunk, edit sober. I don’t drink, but I write like I’ve had a few beers. I let my unfiltered and raw thoughts spew on…

7 things I wish I had known 4.5 years ago — I started 2023 with 4,420 Medium Followers. Now I’ve just crossed 20,000. That’s close to a 500% increase in my follower base in less than 12 months. And the year isn’t over yet. I’m growing at around 100–120 followers per day. It’s absolutely wild. Here’s what I changed to supercharge…

#3: Your situation is what you make of it — I’ve been on a 7-week adventure across Europe and Asia. Singapore Netherlands Portugal Spain England Nepal With a few short stops in UAE and Malaysia. It’s been a wild journey. Here’s what I learned. #1: We are more alike than we are different Humans are remarkably similar. Yes, cultures are different. Languages are diverse. Histories differ. We might use…

Remember: Slow is smooth. And smooth is fast. — Business is a game of attrition. The person who plays the longest wins. Why is Warren Buffett the richest person in the world? He started playing early and never stopped. He let his financial returns compound for more than five decades. This applies more to the one-person business model. Most…

#4: You have a distribution channel — An email list is the most important asset for a one-person business. Imagine having a distribution source for all your digital and physical products. Or a method of engaging directly with your audience without the need for an algorithm. This is all possible with an email list. Build one today…

#3: Waiting for the perfect conditions to start — Starting a one-person business has changed my life. It’s been the vehicle that allowed me to quit my 9–5 job (at the time), work as a digital nomad for five months of 2023, and ultimately learn the skills that will allow me to make money no matter what I do. …