Never use two words when one will do — Writing is thinking. Every time you write an email, personal message, social media post, and the like; the process reflects your thinking. That’s why writing is such an important skill. Over the years, it has taught me many things that go beyond my work as a writer. Writing even taught…

Do you control your money, or is it controlling you? — I’ve always tried to look at money as a tool, not an end. Since late 2021, I’ve probably spent more on travel than in the 5 years before 2020. Part of it is because I didn’t travel due to covid. But I also was not traveling much before that anyway…

And 3 things you definitely shouldn’t use AI for — Every knowledge worker I know is totally mesmerized by the idea of writing content with AI. I’ve tried it for a while now and it can be helpful. But if you use AI without a good strategy, you will simply waste your time. …

Are you also allergic to anything related to selling and marketing your writing? If so, you’re probably someone who loves the act of writing. But at the same time, you also want to earn a living with your words so you can write full-time. This is why building a writing…

“F#@K STOCKS.” — If you sell your stocks now, you’re likely doing so at a loss. In 2022, the S&P 500 closed down nearly 20%, its worst performance in 14 years. The technology index, Nasdaq 100, performed even worse at minus 28% on the year. By the end of 2022, I started seeing…

The author and critic, Charles Finch, says this about amateur writers: “To me, the single biggest mark of the amateur writer is a sense of hurry.” Wanting to achieve more in less time is natural. Especially in a world where people leave within 10 to 15 seconds if they don’t…

Being financially fit and responsible is a lifestyle — The way you treat your money is a result of the habits you have. This is what sets financially responsible people apart from others. And I’m not only talking about the habit of spending. If you’ve tried to change your spending in the past and failed, I’m not surprised. Being…

But remember that writing is also an art — Anyone who writes with a purpose wants their work to get the attention it needs. Think off.. Sending a pitch email that gets a response Persuading a website visitor to buy your digital product Writing an article that thousands of people read You put in a lot of time and…

Principle #1: Education — Investing in the stock market is dangerous. How do you invest wisely when there are so many investing and market pitfalls that take away investors’ money? It’s like the Brothers Grimm fairytale about the seven poor little goats. In case you forgot or never heard it, here it goes. Once…