Guy Kawaski always likes to talk about how assets are a value or a liability. And he should, that little concept he mastered has made him millions. For an example; if a product you buy goes down in value it’s a liability. Like a car and TVs. But an asset that makes you money is a value, like some houses and stocks. This is kind of where I’m coming from when I try to explain personal instant gratification slash addiction has values and liabilities. See, certain things in life are exciting and fun but have no long term value. On the other hand if you are always thinking in the future you will miss out on some amazing things happening right now. And if you get sucked into things that have a very bad effect it can ruin your life. These three elements are everything when it comes to identifying what addictions are good to have and which ones need to be ghosted like yesterday. This article is an attempt to break down things we are addicted to for instant gratification or and for long term happiness and which ones out weigh the others. First stop being so hard on […]
Balancing business and life is a task not for the weary. After ten years as a part owner of Web Host Pro there has been times I forgot to get sun for months, I have forgot to take care of my posture and weight, and many many other things from neglect. It’s a slippery slope and everything can become much harder to handle as you drift from your comfort zone. Here is 5 tips I have learned over the years that hopefully will give some ideas on how to manage your life and business balance. 1. Have a target weight. This will help you catch when you are gaining weight before it’s too much to take care of swiftly. 2. Get outside of your office and house for an hour. That is at least one hour each day outdoors period. 3. Find new places to work. Nothing gets you stuck in a rut like the same routine day in and day out. If you can work from your laptop then do it. Cafe’s, restaurants, libraries, are good places to start. 4. Cook! You cannot stay healthy if you always eat out. You need to learn how to make healthy stuff […]
Starting a business is exciting, fun, stressful, mysterious, and tricky. One thing I have noticed and love is that all businesses want to live and strive. In most cases if you work hard and stick to the format of success it will happen. So why does most small businesses still fail? In an economy always looking for something better and smarter to come to life, we are in a generation made for new companies to do well in. We literally thirst for new companies. With all this opportunity and the millions of tools and help available for your business, you have ask again… how are businesses not popping up making millions everyday? A quick reality check will show that 543,000 new businesses start each month in the US, this doesn’t help. Also over 27 million small businesses already exist in the US, which is a whole lot. So now we have great and not so great circumstances. Bottom line is a lot of new businesses survive and even take off faster than a jackrabbit on a hot date, this can and should be you. And end the end only one thing will matter… You, the owner. In the end if a business closes down and they look back, […]