To tell you the truth You have never known the real me You always thought you did But I am really as wide as an ocean And you only saw one end I let you go on believing it because you liked it Why show you more if you already…

The struggle is real. — Since late March I have been to my family’s mountain home in the French Alps. I came here to spend the lockdown with my dad. Unfortunately, my dad got Covid-19 and died. Now it is just me and my toddler. My three older kids stayed in San Francisco with my…

For workaholics who don’t believe in work-life balance — People who achieve success definitely don’t practice work-life balance. Talent, luck, timing, and connections can contribute but one thing is certain: they work a lot. I don’t mean forty-hour workweeks. Try more like sixty or more hours. Let’s look at the work habits of some of the greatest achievers in…

It’s not something you can afford to ignore anymore — Do you roll your eyes at social media influencers and think they are mostly pathetic, attention-grabbing fake people? While clearly, some are cringe-worthy, times are changing. Building a personal brand is becoming mandatory in the modern world for EVERYONE. People without one will regret it. Now I am suspicious of…

And come out stronger on the other side — It starts with a dream. Then hope leads to excitement and finally to joy. But wait, no happy end yet. Because it turns out dreams don’t all come true all on their own. Disappointment, then frustration, then anger or sadness, followed by another wave of optimism before a devastating blow…

The One Marketer Who Is Skipping It This Year On Purpose — Black Friday and the holiday season are significant sales periods in my industry as a marketer. It feels like everyone is working on a Black Friday deal. Except me this year. Let me tell you why. Services Vs. Products A product is something you purchase and leave. You may never see the person…

When you start a business, your first concern is likely just to get some clients. But as you grow, you will quickly begin to think more about visibility, branding, reaching more buyers, and increasing your sales. That is the moment you may wonder: should I hire help? If so, who…

From High Hopes to Deepest Disappointment — Disclaimer: All the details in this article are based on my real personal experience without any details changed except for one tiny twist you will discover if you read until the very end (don’t you cheat!). I hope this story will lead to reflection and intentionality if you ever plan…

And What To Do Instead To Succeed Online As a Small Business Owner — Some harsher critics may call me a hypocrite or the nicer ones point out the irony that I am producing content only to say that content is not the holy grail to solve all your customer acquisition problems. While it may seem this way, it is a fact, and it…