It’s not easier

by Yann Girard

It’s a lot easier to start your own company today.

It’s a lot easier to start your own website today.

It’s a lot easier to reach an audience of a few million people today.

Networking for non networkers

by Yann Girard

I get it. Your network is your most important asset. Without a great network you won’t get anywhere in life. You know, all of that stuff. And unfortunately I’d have to agree with it.

Why passive income doesn’t work

by Yann Girard

There are basically two (legal) ways of building up passive income online. And none of them really works. At least not for 99% of the people out there.

The next big thing in content

by Yann Girard

There’s no such thing as the next big thing in content. And if you’re waiting for the next big thing in content you’re missing the point.

Friend zone

Whenever you start something new, you’re like a goldfish. Small, weak and an easy prey. So don’t start your new thing, whatever it is, in a tank full of sharks. Start it in an environment you know already. An environment you’re familiar with. Your country. Your city. Or your industry. Start in your friend…

I don’t have

by Yann Girard

I don’t have the skills.

I don’t have the time.

I don’t have enough money.

I don’t have a good enough camera.

The real bottleneck

by Yann Girard

Sometimes pushing harder won’t do a thing. Sometimes putting in more work won’t change a thing. Sometimes being consistent won’t do a thing.

Personal branding. A total scam?

by Yann Girard

Personal branding is a total scam. It’s just another fancy word to charge you for something you don’t need. To make you believe that there’s such a thing as personal branding. But there really isn’t. Trust me.

The myth of the 1000 true fans

by Yann Girard

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about Kevin Kelly’s post 1000 true fans.

And I’m wondering if it still holds true. I think for some areas it does but for most areas it doesn’t anymore. At least not…

It doesn’t work anymore

by Yann Girard

I love discovering new hacks, tips, tricks and all sorts of cool new stuff online. Especially when these things seem to be super easy to implement.