I’ve always had a problem with the prosperity gospel. Having enough faith won’t give you the house of your dreams and a private jet. It doesn’t work like that. If it did, Christians would have that stuff, and non-Christians wouldn’t. In fact, in Matthew 5:45, Jesus says that God blesses unbelievers and believers equally. “For…
The new generation understands the value of the personal brand. Previously, personal brands were the things of celebrities, authors, or other public figures. But now, often the best business opportunities are available to those with the best personal brands. By establishing some sort of public persona, you can make yourself visible to potential employers or…
Being self-employed has been a huge journey of starting to take myself more seriously. It’s kind of necessary when you rely solely on your skills and ability to hustle to bring in money. If I don’t work, I don’t eat. If I feel insecure and hold back, my influence and audience shrinks, and so does…
I sold my first business when I was fourteen years old. That might sound impressive, but it’s not like it made me a millionaire. I sold my site, Clipartcenter.com, for $500. My next sold company, a year later, was a bit more lucrative at $2000. I’ve begun so many different businesses over the course of…