In 2007, a relatively unknown entrepreneur and member of the Princeton graduating class of 2000 published a book. That book would eventually vault him into the spotlight in more countries around the world than most of us will ever visit. Since then, he has become the poster child for entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, productivity, learning, and […]
How to Accept and Decline Job Offers
You’ve made it to the end of your job search and you’ve managed to receive at least one offer. Perhaps you’ve even received two or more offers, giving you the opportunity to negotiate and truly make a decision about what is best for you and your future. So many people mistakenly think that this is […]
How to Master the Art of Networking and Build Meaningful Relationships
What would you attempt to do if you knew that your network would not let you fail? Back in college I had a friend who seemed to know every alumnus from our fraternity, business executives throughout the state of Georgia, and members of country clubs everywhere. It seemed that every time I would stop by […]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Raising Money to Fund Your New Business
It was April 2014, halfway through a two-year investment deal. I was pitching my investor on why we needed to double the funds we were receiving every month and shorten our runway to 6 months (a fancy term for how long we have until we need to be self-sustaining). His answer was “No” and he […]
College Students: How to Get an Education Without Ever Going to Class
So often people ask me what inspired me to start my own business just one year after graduating college and what coursework was important in giving me the foundation for an entrepreneurial career. Those same people are often taken aback when I tell them that most of the skills and knowledge I put to use […]
How to Build a Sustainable Business Coaching Practice (And Double Your Rates in the Process)
“So, what do you do?” – Random person at a friendly gathering. “I run LivingforMonday.com where we do coaching and training for young professionals.” – Me “Oh, so you must be in pretty good shape, huh?” – Same random person in complete confusion. “Dammit.” – Me knowing that was coming. That’s my typical conversation at […]
How to Write Your Ideal Job Description
One of the most important things I can possibly share with you with regards to any pursuit of purpose and fulfillment is this: know what you want. Know what you want and fix it in your mind. This is far and away the first and most important step to accomplishing nearly anything. The hardest part of […]
Case Study: How to Sell a $5,000 Consulting Project in Less Than a Week
I woke up just before Christmas with an invoice in my inbox for $2,447… And no money to pay it. That’s jumping ahead a bit, so let’s rewind for a bit of the back story. Just before Christmas at the end of 2012 we were getting finishing up the design of the new LivingforMonday.com. Our […]
Moments of World Domination (Or what I learned from #WDS2013)
Sometimes you know you’re having a life changing experience as it occurs in real time This past week was one of those experiences for me. Nicole (my girlfriend) and I landed in Portland, OR on July 2nd for the 3rd annual World Domination Summit, hosted by Chris Guillebeau and his inspiring team. Chris’s vision for […]
How to Live a Remarkable Life in a Conventional World (What I Learned from #WDS2012)
Chris Guillebeau created The World Domination Summit in 2011 to bring people together around the shared values of community, adventure, and service. This year’s (un)conference was the second annual, held in various locations around the city of Portland, OR. The theme of the conference was the following question: “How do you live a remarkable life […]