When my grandmother was 41 back in 1967, she taught geography in one of the Soviet schools in Simferopol. She left for work at 7 in the morning and didn’t get home until 5 PM. …

You started your online business. You narrowed down your niche and coined your core message. You’ve been generous and inspirational. You’ve met with people and helped them. For free. You’ve learned to show up and be consistent. You’ve built your online presence and collaborated with others. Your podcast/youtube channel/Facebook group…

We cannot expect rewards if we’re unwilling to take risks. What “risk” means differs from person to person, but dictionaries define “risk” as “a situation involving danger, harm or loss.” When we run a business online, risk becomes a part of our job description. We risk when we write something…

I’m chasing after time, again. I want to leave the house at 3:15 to pick up the kids. It’s 3:10, and I’m making their snacks. 4 slices of sourdough bread. Put them in the toaster and wait till they’re done. Spread some butter until it melts. Scoop a generous spoonful…

You know what it’s like, being stuck in your business. Your fear rules the game, and you live in the shadow of what may never happen. Anxious and stressed, you cling to the comfort of staying where you are. You’ve told yourself it’s better that way. So what if you…

When things get hard, the first thing I ask myself is Why am I doing this? Going back to the core helps me find my true north, brings all the daily struggles into perspective and allows me to see what my life would be like if I stopped. …

Teaching languages online takes our work outside textbooks, Grammar rules and vocabulary lists. When Google and Youtube have all the factual answers, what should our role be? I’d like to think that there’s some change we want to see in the world. Teaching online allows us to live out our values and help that little group of people that become our “followers” see the world differently. You can use your platform not just to teach, but to inspire and call to action. Don’t bore people with information — infect them with your vision.

Every soccer coach starts their practice with conditioning. Conditioning has little to do with the game itself or with specific skills. Who cares about the way you kick the ball if you can’t survive a game? Conditioning is about building resilience and preventing trauma. Coaching is like conditioning. It’s about building resilience. Preventing trauma. Setting right expectations. Changing mindset. Persevering under pressure. Taking risks. Rising strong.

What is your money story? What did you think of money when you were growing up? looking for your first job? creating a budget? adding side gigs? taking trips? going out to eat? buying what you need and buying what you want? Did you feel afraid that you will never…