It was early September 2010. At over 225 pounds and sporting a size 40 waist, I decided it was time to make a change. After all, at 46-years old, I wasn't getting any younger. In order to hold myself accountable to my desire to get fit and lose weight, I went public with my goals. I wrote about the changes I would be making extensively on this blog. My first entry was posted 9/14/10. By... Continue Reading

On September 1st, 2010, I weighed in at over 225 pounds. I didn't step on the scale often because it wasn't very good news. My energy levels were low. My blood pressure was high. And I was moody. I didn't want to feel that way anymore. I had lost weight in the past, but I wasn't sure I could do it again. After all, I DID balloon back to my previous weight AND put on... Continue Reading

WARNING: What you are about to see may traumatize you. Parents of small children are cautioned from letting their kids see the photos on this page. I will not be held responsible if they have nightmares! As you may know, I have struggled with my weight the bulk of my adult life. (See how I used the word "bulk" in a sentence? I'm a punny guy...) There are two reasons this has been a problem... Continue Reading

Whether you have already started your online business or are still just thinking about it, ignoring reality can be an effective strategy for getting to where you want to be. Successful businesspeople are visionaries - they see themselves and their businesses a certain (successful) way, long before they have actually achieved any kind of success. You've heard the saying "Fake it 'til you make it"? That's what we're talking about here. Here are some ways... Continue Reading

I'm on my way to losing weight and becoming more heart-healthy. I believe whenever you are preparing to make a lifestyle change, it's a good idea to confer with your medical doctor. In today's Project Fit episode I do just that. I weigh in and discuss the changes I am making. Continue Reading

I started the day lacing up my running shoes, taking a breath of fresh colorado air, and setting my sights on a new chapter. Today is Day #1 of Project Fit! As I blogged last week, I need to lose approximately forty pounds. On top of that, I would like to become physically fit. And I want to do it without going to extremes. No punitive diets. No beating my body into submission. We've all... Continue Reading

Yesterday, I introduced you to Help a Reporter, a site/newsletter that offers a wealth of opportunities to find publicity. HARO has well over 100,000 subscribers watching for opportunities to get interviewed. That means while the opportunities are ripe, there is a lot of competition to get noticed. Today's site is far less popular, but still offers quality leads for experts wanting recognition. Continue Reading

You've come up with a business idea you believe will rock the world. You have built your website... it's so beautiful it brings a tear to your eye. You are the expert in your field and you've got something to say. Now you just need someone to say it to! It's no surprise that the best way to become recognized is to be interviewed by others who want to leverage your expertise for a newspaper... Continue Reading

Carrie Wilkerson is the Barefoot Executive, and President of the Association of Work at Home Women. She offers online business strategies to those who work from home. I got the backstory on her works and divulge an announcement on a new book that will Reclaim Your Time, Increase Your Income and Give Yourself the Lifestyle Freedom You Can Only Imagine. Click here to listen to the replay Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) In times of economic uncertainty, people tend to reexamine their relationship with money. Those who are avid wealth builders make necessary adjustments to maintain their lifestyle and stay above water. For those caught in a "make /spend" cycle, these can be very scary times indeed, splashing about without a life preserver. If you're making bad choices with money, now is the time to evaluate your situation. You and I... Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) In times of economic uncertainty, people tend to reexamine their relationship with money. Those who are avid wealth builders make necessary adjustments to maintain their lifestyle and stay above water. For those caught in a "make /spend" cycle, these can be very scary times indeed, splashing about without a life preserver. If you're making bad choices with money, now is the time to evaluate your situation. You and I... Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Kevin E. Houchin Esq.) This article is the first of a two-part series on benefiting from The Power of Acceptance. Watch for Part 2 on the ability to receive and surrender and how it can help you to succeed. What if I told you that your business was the same as every other service and consulting business on the planet? Would you believe me, or would you start pointing out differences... Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) Most people aren't born with a silver spoon in their mouth; the truth is very few experience that luxury. Many people opt for settling with the average life, being "gainfully employed." Most buy a home, raise a family, pay into a 401K and get in and (if they're lucky) out of debt. Sound familiar? If it does, you're in a lifestyle cycle -- meaning you tend to struggle your... Continue Reading

I've now been on Twitter since May 2007. When I wrote Twitter power, I had about 5000 followers. Fast forward to late 2009. I hit 83,000 followers, but that's nothing compared to the hundreds of thousands or millions of followers that some members have acquired. It's been an interesting ride, but a number of things have happened that have caused me to reevaluate my Twitter strategy. Continue Reading