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Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1134: [Part 2] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/shortcuts/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1133: [Part 1] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/shortcuts/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you learn the rules of entrepreneurship Episode 1132: Learning The Rules Of Entrepreneurship: A Primer by Michael Levitt on What to Consider Before Starting a Business Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/learning-the-rules-of-entrepreneurship-a-primer  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast

Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo shares 3 questions to ask yourself when starting a side-hustle Episode 1131: Starting a Side Hustle? Ask Yourself These Questions by Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Len Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and honored with two Plutus Awards for Best Personal Finance Blog.   Len’s personal finance articles have been featured in the New York Times, MSN, Business Insider, Money, Time, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! Finance, CBS MoneyWatch and Clark Howard, just to name a few.   His focus is on the importance of personal responsibility — not only for our personal finances, but also for everything else we do in life. The original post is located here: https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id65148-starting-a-side-hustle-ask-yourself-these-questions.html#google_vignette  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? V

Kelley Long of Financial Finesse asks if your side gig is worth it Episode 1130: Is Your Side Gig Worth It? by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on How to Crunch the Numbers as an Entrepreneur After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor’s. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.

Nick Loper with Side Hustle Nation discusses the questions you must answer before quitting your job Episode 1129: Before You Quit Your Job: 5 Questions You Must Answer by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too. The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/before-you-quit-your-job-checklist/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy shares how to keep customers for life Episode 1128: 8 Undeniable Tips To Keep Customers For Life by Brian Tracy on How to Stay in Business For a Long Time Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/sales-success/how-to-keep-customers-for-life/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalS

Carl Pullein talks about the myth of work/life balance Episode 1127: The Work/Life Balance Myth by Carl Pullein on How Technology Affects Work/Life Balance Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/the-work-life-balance-myth/10/2/2015  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jenny Brockis asks about the biggest obstacle to your success Episode 1126: Is This The Biggest Obstacle to Your Success? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Keeping Your Mind Alert by Embracing Change Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2017/9/25/obstacle-to-success/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about career paths and taking risks Episode 1125: Thoughts About Career Paths And Taking Risks by Kevin of Financial Panther on Putting Your Career Into Perspective Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. He started Financial Panther to share all he knows about personal finance, travel hacking, and making more money by side hustling. The original posts are located here: https://financialpanther.com/thoughts-about-career-paths-and-taking-risks/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering marketing and minimalism in business Episode 1124: How to Successfully Market Your Business Online AND What is Minimalism in Business and Why You Should Practice It by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original posts are located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/how-to-successfully-market-your-business-

Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit reminds you that talent doesn't blossom overnight Episode 1123: Talent Doesn't Blossom Overnight by Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit on Committing to Improving Your Skills Core Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline events that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and the modern world discoveries. The original post can be found here: https://corespirit.com/articles/talent-doesnt-blossom-overnight-t1qes5  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport shares some complicated career advice courtesy of Ira Glass Episode 1122: The Pre-Med and Ira Glass: Complicated Career Advice from Compelling People by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://calnewport.com/the-pre-med-and-ira-glass-complicated-career-advice-from-compelling-people/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalS

Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks 8 things successful creative professionals do Episode 1121: 8 Things Successful Creative Professionals Do by Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/creative-professionals/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly talks about how to improve your focus at work Episode 1120: 6 Ways to Improve Your Focus at Work by Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly on How to Be a Better Employee Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1119: [Part 2] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey.  The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1118: [Part 1] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as: The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses. This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it. The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers. They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey.  The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to choose the right name for your small business Episode 1117: How to Choose the Right Name for Your Small Business by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location.  Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck.   Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life.  The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/small-business-name/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad

Benjamin Hardy talks about how to succeed with people according to the most connected man in business. Episode 1116: How To Succeed With People According To The Most Connected Man In Business by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/theres-only-one-way-to-truly-succeed-and-surprisingly-few-people-get-it-23ac5214c8b6  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about having a value focus Episode 1115: Having a Value Focus by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Do Your Best Work Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2007/09/having-a-value-focus/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.