Another Episode of "Up Close and Personal"

Hey there WA Army! Hard to believe we're already into April and hoping everyone is having an awesome start to their year! Today, I thought I'd do another one of my 'up close and personal' posts. All of us are focused on our businesses, promotion, marketing, analytics, content and so on and so on. For me, social media is a big part of how I promote, well, me! And in today's post I'm going to share with you, once again, what I found on social media that may well benefit you and how you promote

Don't Stop Believing

Don’t Stop Believing: The Power of Perseverance"Don't stop believing, hold on to the feeling..." As many of you will recognize, that is a phrase from the great song by the rock band Journey. Journey was one of my favorite bands. And I think that Steve Perry was one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. Don't Stop Believing is not just a great song, it is more than that; it's truth lies at the cornerstones of success. Now, for me, I'm not as successful as I want to be, not even

Content is King. Why?

This post is a follow up to one I did a couple of weeks ago "Be the Best 'You' That You Can Be". Today we're going to look a that old mantra 'content is king'. In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the phrase "Content is King" remains as relevant today as when it was first popularized by Bill Gates in 1996. But what does it truly mean, and why does quality content hold such an esteemed position in the online world? Today we're going to find out.Engagement and ConnectionBusiness is about bu

Value

How Do You Define Success?In today's world, the definition of success often revolves around professional achievements, financial stability, and outward recognition. However, a factor that is sometimes overlooked but one which significantly contributes to long-term success is being a person of value. This concept focuses on the genuine contributions we make to the lives of others.As a much younger man, my aim was to be admired as a successful professional and financial success was part of my vis

Love What You Do

Starting an online business means that you should select a niche, an area where you can concentrate your efforts. In trying to decide where you're going to focus your efforts, it's important to remember something very important. Have you heard the phrase 'Do What You Love and You'll Never Work a Day in Your Life'? In my view, this is a real key.The phrase "Love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life" resonates deeply with many individuals seeking fulfillment in their professio

All Things Are Possible When You Believe

I came across this video featuring Sir Anthony Hopkins. It's a stirring 2 minute explanation of what is possible when you believe. He refers to an old passage from the Old Testament when there was a drought, animals and crops were dying. A prophet said 'build the ditches' and he was questioned. Why build the ditches when there is no rain? His reply...build the ditches, the rain will come. Don't miss this...here's the link:Sir Anthony Hopkins on BeliefHave an epic day everyone!

Be the Best "You" Possible

Before you become successful, you will encounter obstacles, many of them! I read a book once by the late, great Art Williams. Art was the creative mind behind an insurance company that eventually morphed into Primerica Life Insurance Company. His book was called 'All You Can Do Is All You Can Do But All You Can Do Is Enough'. The book , in a nutshell, talked about the importance of persistence. Williams included stories from his life and career, highlighting how he faced failures yet maintained

The Personal Touch

Really delighted to be here to share this with everyone today. I'm sure many, if not most, of you have already realized the point I'm trying to illustrate. However, for those who are new, I'm sure most of you are really excited about the role AI can play in your business. I know that, for me, my productivity has, in a word, exploded because of AI. It's an incredible tool and, if you're not familiarizing yourself with the power of AI, well, in my view you're likely to be left behind.I have used

Everything in Life a Question of Balance

Do you remember the movie "The Karate Kid". If so, do you remember the advice Mr. Miyagi gave to the Kid? In the whirlwind of modern living, the concept of balance emerges as a guiding principle. From work and personal life to emotional well-being and physical health, maintaining equilibrium is crucial for achieving harmony and fulfillment. No less true if you are an online business owner. You see, it's not just about learning the secrets of indexing, effective use of social media, content c

Look At Us Now!

For those of you who follow me, you might remember a post I did about a month ago showing the raised garden beds we started building last fall. Well, we have had a great growing season so far this year out on Canada's east coast so I thought I'd share with you how this year's crop was progressing.After two straight days of rain in early June, everything exploded especially the tomatoes! Parts of the crop look like a tropical rain forest! We have green and yellow beans, beets, cucumbers, bruss