No matter the kind of life that you live, I think it is important to regularly switch up your routine. Spend a day or even just a few hours doing something you wouldn't usually do. The first reason is just to keep things fresh. It's good to switch things up and experiment with how you … Continue reading 2 reasons to do something you wouldn’t usually do
Don’t wait for magic
When people procrastinate they often tell themselves they are waiting until they are ready or waiting for a feeling that will push them to begin. But the truth is you just have to start. Instead of waiting for some kind of magic to turn you into someone that gets things done straight away, make it … Continue reading Don’t wait for magic
You are the gatekeeper
I often wonder what I would have done if I was a twenty something year old in the 90s or even 80s. Would I still write? Maybe I'd have written articles for a magazine or newspaper and I'd have tried to make a career out of writing. Maybe I wouldn't have tried to put my … Continue reading You are the gatekeeper
The wrong perception
How you view yourself impacts how you act. How you act, influences how you are perceived. If you don't think much of yourself, it'll show up in your posture the way you speak and the kinds of things that you say. And in turn you may be perceived as quiet, shy, uninterested, someone who doesn't … Continue reading The wrong perception
Instagram ads
Instagram is full of ads that often don't seem like the ads we're used to seeing in traditional media. In between the nature photography and selfies there are photos of products and even more products. It's at a point where we almost forget that we're constantly being shown things to buy. It's the same way … Continue reading Instagram ads
Going with the tide
Sometimes change begins not with action but with a feeling. Perhaps you find yourself doing something you've done for years, something that you usually enjoy but this time it feels different. And so you have 2 choices. The first is to follow that feeling and the second is to ignore it. Following that feeling will … Continue reading Going with the tide
Taking advantage of free stuff
We never truly take advantage of what we have access to because we don't value free stuff. How many free pdfs have you downloaded?How many free courses have you signed up for?How many helpful free YouTube videos have you watched? How much of that information have you implemented into your life or made use of? … Continue reading Taking advantage of free stuff
Seeking information
We now have access to more information than we'll ever use and can ever truly comprehend. You might have grown up where the only way to learn about something was if you went to the library, watched a documentary on TV or even asked someone you know. If you want to learn about something nowadays, … Continue reading Seeking information
Creating for your audience
When it comes to being creative and putting stuff out there, often we end up focusing on the wrong thing. We ignore the audience we already have and put our efforts into reaching new people with the hope of growing and growing. However, what often ends up happening is we lose our current audience in … Continue reading Creating for your audience
Lowering expectations
There are good arguments to support both sides. On one hand perhaps you should lower your expectations because they're too high. Examples of this could be expecting to earn £50,000 as a graduate with no experience or expecting a friend to reduce their rates even though you know the quality of their work will be … Continue reading Lowering expectations
The Daily Gemm 