Why Storytelling Without Emotion Falls Flat (And How to Fix It)
My book manuscript was full of facts but missing the one thing that makes stories matter: emotion. Here’s what I learned about storytelling.
Upland Brings Monopoly-Like Property Ownership to the Gaming World
Do you want to be a property tycoon? The new Upland app allows you to own digital titles to real-world properties in a fun game for iOS and Android phones. From the official website: Welcome to UPLAND. The property trading game that’s smashing the boundaries of the real and virtual worlds. BUY. SELL. TRADE. Keep…
18 Months After Viral Fame, Chewbacca Mom Pursues a Path of Inspiration
It was the laugh heard ’round the world! Candace Payne was just a Texas mom sitting in her car, live-streaming about her new electronic Chewbacca mask. Then she put the mask on, its sound chip emitting Chewie’s plaintive growl every time she opened her mouth. Hilarity ensued–nay, exploded–as Candace, soon to be “Chewbacca Mom,” unleashed…
How This Successful Entrepreneur Became Homeless
What three months on the road can do for you. Dreams of success usually come with plenty of home comforts. In fact, they often come with plenty of comfortable homes: one in the Hampton’s, another in the Caribbean, a yacht moored close to the condo in Florida. But when Croix Sather made it big, he didn’t start…
How to you spell FUN?
There is nothing wrong with hard work, but what’s the point if your work prevents you from enjoying your life. Welcome to FUN, the Podcast that encourages you to Carpe all those Diems and live a life that rewards you personally and professionally. I introduce you to leaders from the business, entertainment and social world…
This Entrepreneur Coach Listened to His Dog and Put Fun Into His Work
Why being an entrepreneur is as much fun as riding a BMX. The dog did it. Michael O’Neal had a dog called Jake. Each morning Michael would leave his dog to go to his job as a Web designer in Boulder, CO. He’d set out when it was dark, and he’d come back when it…
How to Get Verified on Twitter
How do you get a verified account on Twitter? When Twitter first introduced the verified program back in 2009, the invited members to fill out a form and apply for the little blue check mark. The goal was to validate official accounts of actors, musicians, politicians, CEOs, brands, journalists and other public figures. I applied…
2 Things You’ll Find in Every Best-Selling Business Book
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from other people’s mistakes. A good business book, written by someone who has been there and done that, will always contain plenty of success strategies and describe risks that paid off. But it should also talk about the failures from which the author recovered and the…
How to Become a Published Author in 2016
As the author of 12 physically published books, I am a HUGE proponent of the power that comes from being published. I had the opportunity to spend an hour with David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing. We discussed many issues related to the book industry and how a content creator can go about getting…
Top 5 Books You Need to Read Now – Episode #31
People send me books all the time. The fact is that I just don’t have enough time to read them all! But I’ve hand-picked five from my stack which I believe are must-reads. Episode #31 of The Top 5 Scope is the Top Five Books You Need to Read Now! Enjoy.
Top 5 Books You Need to Read – Episode #15
It’s said that leaders are readers. And in Episode #15 of The Top 5 Scope, I share five books which I think you would really enjoy. Featuring business, personal development, inspiration and a little sociology, these are titles which should be on your bookshelf.
Flying Monkeys and the Secret to Getting Attention
How many times have you received a promotional item sporting a brand logo and thought “wow, that’s really cool?” More often than not, the swag received at trade shows is unmemorable. Cheap pens, coffee mugs, lame t-shirts, pads of paper and beverage koozies featuring a company logo are commonplace. If you go to an expo…
