Stuck on a goal? Try this unusual trick.
Let’s be honest — setting a goal is the easy part. The hard part? Figuring out how to actually start moving toward it when your mind is stuck in a fog. Maybe you’ve been sitting at your desk, staring at a blank screen or notebook, trying to “figure it
The #1 career skill you’re probably ignoring
There’s one skill that separates forgettable professionals from the ones who get remembered, referred, and recruited. It’s not technical mastery. It’s not networking. It’s storytelling. When you know how to tell compelling stories about what you’ve accomplished, you immediately stand out. People remember you. They
Stuck in your comfort zone at work?
Last week, a reader asked: I’m someone who prefers stability and routine, but I’m starting to worry it might be holding me back. How can I tell if I’m too deep in my comfort zone, and what’s a manageable first step to start challenging myself without
How to succeed without a personal brand
If you Google "how to get more customers or clients," you'll find an entire page filled with generic advice like "post on social media" or "build a personal brand." This kind of advice feels like a lazy copout. It’s oversimplified and
How to nail cold outreach (quick tutorial)
Ever wonder how to make a cold email stand out in the sea of inboxes? I recently critiqued a cold email for a fellow solopreneur who wanted to up his outreach game. He was kind enough to let me share it with you. (Shout out to Trevor. If you need
Still where you were six months ago?
Last week, I joined a new gym. As a former personal trainer, I've belonged to several gyms over the years. But I've spent the last 4+ using my home gym that I built during covid (like everyone else). I built a pretty sweet setup. That, plus
How to stop losing clients to AI
Last year, Jimmy Daly, founder of Superpath, called the state of content marketing the content recession. If what used to work in your business is no longer working, this is for you. When AI, the economy, or anything else negatively impacts your business, I like to look at what levers
The Comfort Continuum: How to Assess and Expand Your Comfort Zone
The "comfort zone" is that cozy space where everything feels familiar and stress-free. It’s where we stick to what we know, using the same old strategies that keep things steady but can lead to feeling stuck. In this zone, there’s not much motivation to push for
Are you afraid of imperfection?
Do you have a phobia of imperfection? Many entrepreneurs do, often driven by a desire to do things their way. But holding onto this mindset can limit your growth and success. To thrive in business, you must learn to let go, delegate, and work with others. Perfectionism might feel like
My Top 5 Lead Generation Tools
These tools helped me scale my freelance writing business from a one-man operation to a full-blown content marketing agency with a team of eight freelance writers and marketers. Add these tools to your arsenal to start generating more leads for your business. Hubspot CRM If you're not already
