There are so many articles about how to influence your audience. This article will talk about six degrees of how you may be influenced by consuming online content. Let us look at each one of them …
The Heart and Soul of “Big” Success
The charming “Heart and Soul” melody plays a starring role in this delightful clip from the 1988 Tom Hanks movie, Big. But there’s more going on in this magical scene than meets the eye. The …
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“Don’t Try” – Charles Bukowski’s Advice to Creators
German-American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski consciously absorbed the world around him as he inhabited the bars and rooming houses in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. It …
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Why It Matters Who You Are
Photo by dr_vaibhavahuja It doesn't matter how good you are. If your face is unknown and your name doesn't ring a bell, success will be a struggle for you. …
Don’t Settle
When I was young, I wanted to be a rock star. Not a pseudo-celebrity social media rock star... A real rock star. I didn’t become a rock star because I didn’t try. …
How to Stay Motivated During a Recession
Photo by JeffBelmonte Some people say the recession means the end of business as usual. I disagree. Of course, if your idea of business as usual was like Lou's - a steady job, predictable market …
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Are You Stubborn Enough to Succeed?
Image by Mr J. Doe WARNING: Shawshank Redemption Movie Spoiler. …
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Hard Work + Mentoring = Success
I had a sense of déjà vu when I read the recent New York Times article 'Genius: The Modern View' by David Brooks (recommended by Bengt) - it echoed so many of the themes we've been discussing here on …
How Do YOU Define Success?
When you think of success, what comes to mind? One might say success is bringing home lots of money. Another might say that success is feeling like you're satisfied. A third person may disagree and …