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Are you a competitive person? Even with yourself? Putting pressure on you can be inspiring — you have the internal flame to progress and get better in all you touch. But, how much is too much pressure? If you are too hard on yourself you may be doing more harm than good. Do any of these signs sound familiar? 1. Setting unrealistic expectations Setting the bar high is one thing, but too high? It can actually be a motivation killer. Goals are a product of optimism and confidence.  Constantly seeking to achieve milestones only possibly by a superhuman will inevitably set you up for disappointment and a lack of confidence— it’s OK to aim high, but keep it within reasonable expectations. 2. Constantly comparing yourself We all like to feel like we’re the best at something. When our peers ask us for advice, it’s rewarding. But no one is the most elite at everything they do.  Get to know your strengths, and leave room for being inferior in certain situations. If you have...

Everywhere you look there is a new startup business popping up. Some startups are successful, some are not: the key to starting your own business is preparation and passion. Here is a quick look into some factors that can turn you into one of the successful entrepreneurs. Get a successful mentor By definition an entrepreneur is inclined to take on many risks alone. Just because the project you are working on is a goal of yours, personally, doesn’t mean you can’t seek outside help, in fact seeking help from someone more experienced is in your favor. Along the road to entrepreneurship you will make many mistakes, and you will make some brilliant decisions. As a way to help eliminate as many mistakes as possible take on a trusted mentor that can guide you alone the way. Pinpoint what it is that you want to do If you don’t have a strong passion about the industry or product that you create your business around then odds are you will find it exceedingly difficult to give your full ...

Social media influencers have cemented their place in brand advertising because consumers are increasingly likely to trust the right influencers. A joint study by analytics firm Annalect and Twitter found that social media users on average trust influencers’ opinions as much as their own friends’.  Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed reported purchasing an item after seeing an influencer promoting it. Some brands, however, try to avoid the price tag associated with better-known influencers by engaging with “micro-influencers” -- though those people aren’t always the perfect answer, either. That’s where brand ambassadors come in. Brand ambassadors aren’t people who started their accounts with a specific theme in mind, then gained followers using hashtags and following like-minded accounts. Instead, they’re natural consumers with followings of real-life friends and people who trust their opinions.  So, if you're a brand looking for an endorsement, choosing a br...

Are you stuck in a rut with your business or your life? Are you wondering what could be causing this feeling of being stuck? It’s so common for people in this day and age to feel comfortable, and stop pushing themselves, so how do we jumpstart our lives and get moving again? Here are 5 steps to help light a fire under you, and get you moving towards your goals again : 1 .  Lack of Vision Before you started your business, it was just an idea, a thought in your head that seemed impossible. As you put time and effort into this idea, it was within reach, and now you have it. But what happens next? You made it to where you wanted to and now there is nowhere else to go. This is not true though because although you have reached your vision, it doesn’t mean you can’t think even bigger. A lot of businesses stop growing because the people who run them don’t know what to do after they reach their goals.  Instead of being happy you reached your goal, set new ones. Think b...

Did you start your business so you could scrape by and live hand-to-mouth for the rest of your life? Of course not. You want to thrive, not survive. Nobody would put themselves through the entrepreneurial roller coaster if they weren’t ambitious, or had grand dreams of growth, authority, and success. Where you are today may be great, but it isn’t where you desire to be next month, next year, or five years down the line… right? I hear you,  and it’s a great mindset to have , because it is the only way to thrive in this fast-paced world. However, growth and expansion isn’t all rainbows and happiness. It poses real problems, which I discovered when I interviewed 163 successful people for my latest book, ‘The Successful Mistake.’ The problem with growth is, when you’re growing, everything zooms past you in a flash. You make quick decisions, you plan quick, and you improve quick (so you can continue your journey of growth). It’s a great position to be in, as it proves you’re do...

                                                                           BY                                                    ANDREW MEDAL,  A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR If your dad gave you a loan of a million bucks, you went to a private school on mommy or daddy’s dime and are “building a business” now, or you grew your parent’s wine business from $3 million to 60 million (although you’re a smart dude, Gary Vaynerchuk, you don’t know what it’s like to be so broke that you save your Top Ramen seasoning packets "just in case"), do not read t...

 Below are 7 ways of making extra money; even if you have full time jobs, for those seeking full time jobs, it is good if they could try out one or two among these, we specially thank Sujan Patel, for putting up this nice write up, please read on 1. Start a service business. Launching a service business can be done without a large network, an online presence or much overhead. The easiest way to start is by telling people in your existing network what you’re offering and asking them to spread the word. Noah Kagan from AppSumo nailed this concept. He decided to see if he could earn $1,000 in 24 hours, starting from scratch. He ended up founding a  successful beef jerky subscription business  that he gave to one of his students to run. You can steal his concept, with a business like dinner catering, freelance writing or online marketing. Start by crafting a killer  outreach email  to get yourself up and running in just a few days. 2. Invest in r...

Now that you understand why you need a business plan and you've spent some time doing your homework gathering the information you need to create one, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get everything down on paper. The following pages will describe in detail the seven essential sections of a business plan: what you should include, what you shouldn't include, how to work the numbers and additional resources you can turn to for help. With that in mind, jump right in. Executive Summary Within the overall outline of the business plan, the executive summary will follow the title page. The summary should tell the reader what you want. This is very important. All too often, what the business owner desires is buried on page eight. Clearly state what you're asking for in the summary. Business Description The business description usually begins with a short description of the industry. When describing the industry, discuss the present outlook as well as future pos...

Last year, I  self-published  my first science fiction novel,  Where the Hell is Tesla? , and sold 10,000 copies in the first twelve months. How the heck did that happen? Was it luck? Because if it wasn’t, how on earth did that many people find out about it and buy it? Did I know something — or someone — special that could influence the outcome? Nope. It wasn’t luck. And it wasn’t influence. I mean, a few unexpected things turned in my favor for sure, but I strongly believe that if you’ve got a good book inside you, and you do your homework, and you put that learning to work, that you can successfully self-publish your own book and sell thousands of copies.  Here are five things I learned how to do on the road to my first 10,000 copies: 1. Write your best book It sounds obvious, I know. But there’s an entire world of badly-written, poorly-edited self-published work out there. Because the tools have become so easy to use, there’s a temptation to get...