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Should I Lower My Expectations? (Finding True Success)
“Am I unrealistic about achieving my goals and career objectives? Should I lower my expectations like people are telling me?” The questions above are pulled from an email I received several years ago from a former client seeking advice on finding success in the midst of a big life change. Because her questions are so…
Read MoreHow To Love The Work You Do
What’s the secret to real career success? Even mundane work is great when it’s associated with work that you love! Ever since I started Live It Forward, I get asked many questions regarding life, business, or entrepreneurship, among many other facets. But there are two questions I get asked time and time again, especially related…
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Say: “I Want To Start My Own Business”
It’s exciting to say: I want to start my own business. But this statement is actually a terrible place to start if you want to build a long-lasting, successful business. You might be wondering why this statement is such a bad starting point. Let me explain… Most new entrepreneurs think their want is enough to start a business. It’s…
Read MoreGuerrilla Marketing (Without Beating Your Chest)
Guerrilla marketing is not gorilla marketing. Yet sometimes entrepreneurs get the two confused. I’ll be the first to admit there have been times I’ve beat my chest and screamed loudly in an attempt to get noticed. And although gorilla tactics are noisy, it doesn’t take long to discover they are also annoying. What’s the Difference?…
Read MoreWhat Makes You Say: “I Love My Job!”
Apple’s Steve Jobs was passionate about his work. For him, the secret to saying “I love my job” is summed up in one of his famous quotes. “You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll…
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