Authentic Success

I used to dream of “financial freedom”… having so much money that I could just do whatever I wanted, travel the world, give money abundantly to causes and people in need. I invested in lots of business programs that sold me on that dream. Eventually I realized two things… (1)…

A few months back, I was a typical 23-year-old, running behind success as any ordinary person of my age would do. Dreaming of a successful future I worked very hard every day, believing that hard work will pay off one day. …

The most common financial goal for solopreneurs? To make “6 figures”. (And if they achieve that, they now have to make “7 figures” because you can never make enough, right?) How do you relate to goals? Do you set ones that are effective — and mentally healthy — for you? …

(First of all, if you’re not wanting to explore this question, and would rather just learn how, read this instead: How to make lots of money authentically?) When you start learning marketing, and hanging around others who are building a business, it’s easy to get swept up in the dream…

Notice the business and marketing experts that you follow, and the core sales message of their emails, social media, and website. Are they trying to tempt you with “6 or 7 figure incomes” or “1 million followers”? By selling wealth and fame, they are unfortunately leading people on a path…

Who are the experts you follow? Do you watch and admire any “lifestyle entrepreneurs”? Whether or not you realize it, they are gradually affecting you with their definition of what a successful person is. The more we consume someone’s content, the more we take on their values and priorities. It’s…