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Tips & Tricks

October 30, 2009

How Do You Live A Life Less Mediocre?

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There’s lots of talk in the blogosphere about mediocrity and being remarkable and thank you Seth Godin for creating our standards. Problem is, I don’t think anyone really knows how to rise above mediocrity or even what rising above looks like. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like to me, most people (especially bloggers) are pretty much pursuing a life less mediocre. Sometimes I get wrapped up in this type of talk where I believe I’m less mediocre ...

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October 5, 2009

Conquer the Fear of Failing Today

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You don’t need ten steps to conquer your fear of failing. You need only one: Do one thing you are afraid of today. Just one.

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October 1, 2009

How To Make Things Happen (Instead of Waiting For Them To)

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Ever since I’ve gone over to Europe, the most common thing I hear from people is, “Oh, I wish I could do that!” And, my answer is usually the same, “Why can’t you?” Is this insensitive? Snobby? Bitchy? Because, to me, that’s a ticket out of mediocrity. Those three simple words, “WHY. CAN’T. YOU?” are freedom and empowerment and if you really wanted it, wouldn’t you be going for it?

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September 18, 2009

6 Beginner’s Tips For Becoming Location Independent

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On September 7, 2009, I took my first leap into solo traveling and becoming location independent. When I first arrived in Rome, I was faced with immediate challenges. How was I going to make friends? Where would I live? How the hell am I going to get reliable internet?

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