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Why You Keep Hitting the Same Setbacks in Life

Let's be real and raw. Life can be really hard. It can feel complicated. Things that happen within and around us can affect our mood, our sense of fulfillment, and even our ability to survive. We know instinctively and from quickly glancing around that EVERYONE deals with roadblocks and setbacks. People all over the world feel STUCK and often like they're going BACKWARDS. It's normal. It's common. It's life. But there is a better way to live than just being tossed around back and forth.

Why Not Asking is Costing You More Than You Think

Asking for what we want. It's such a simple concept, yet so often we are paralyzed by the fear of reactions. We wonder what "they" might say. We wonder if the worst-case scenario will come to pass. And too often we settle for something less than the best because we don't ask for what we want. But we don't need to be afraid and a little bit of courage may just get you the rooftop experience it got me.

3 Habits that Made Me More Successful

Did you know there are mind games to play on yourself that will trick you into achieving a greater level of success? These 3 tips are real, value-driven techniques that I and many other successful people frequently use. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by upping your mental intentionality when it comes to achieving goals.

Being an Author – Talented Writers Spill the Beans

Curious what life is like being an author? Wondering how experienced writers feel about their craft behind the scenes? In this interview roundup, six talented writers spill the beans on their love-hate relationship with writing, how they stay focused on writing when the muse doesn't speak, who they find encouraging in the often solo-endeavor of writing, and what they're most proud of in their literary journey. The answers will surprise you, guide you, and help you as the illustrious vale is pulled back.

Save and Earn More Money with 1 Simple Step

Did you know opportunities to save and earn more money are all around us? What seems to be set in stone is actually fluid. The value we exchange with each other is negotiable far beyond our own negative self-talk and I'll prove it to you. If you want to learn 1 simple step to make more money that you can put into practice immediately, this information is for you. No gimmick. No trick. Just a simple time-tested technique that has worked for me and countless others over and over again.

8 Mistakes That Quietly Weaken Your Writing

Most writers want better results. Better feedback. Better engagement. Better stories. Better responses from readers, agents, editors, or publishers. But improving our writing usually means confronting uncomfortable truths about the way we work. Here are 8 mistakes that quietly weaken otherwise promising writing — and what to do about them.

How to Stand Out in a World Where Everyone Blends In

Life is colorful and people are like crayons. Each of us impacts our spheres of influence in a unique way. When we walk into a room, people notice. But I don't need to tell you what they notice. You already know. You know what you enjoy and what you don't. What you're good at and what you're still learning. What you look like and what others look like. What I need to tell you is to be a highlighter when you walk into a room full of crayons. Highlighter people are in very short supply. What is a highlighter person? Why should you leave the crayon world behind and become one? Read on and find out. Afterwards, you'll be able to leave a mark on the world like never before.

Easy Ways to Increase Your Social Media Engagement

Most Twitter users are unhappy with the level of engagement they receive. Likes, retweets, comments, and follower counts are all far lower than hoped for. Can you relate? If so, you're not alone. Tweets are our way of virtually wearing our hearts on our sleeves. It hurts when we put ourselves out there- our thoughts, feelings, cares, and frustrations- only to receive silence in return. Twitter is used in one of two ways: to express or to engage. While either is OK, you might be using Twitter WRONG to achieve the results you are looking for. Here are a few easy ways to increase your Twitter engagement. Don't settle for any more discouragement!