Reading a post of his on Ferriss’ blog made me increasingly interested in what he did and how he did it. After watching his TEDx Talk I went from being amazed to becoming a fan. To give you an idea of what Charlie accomplished, get this: one of his first mentors was no less a person than Seth Godin. Charlie applied for a summer internship to work for Godin, was turned down, got the chance to do a virtual internship with 200 other applicants and simply outworked and outlasted nearly all of them....

1. Choose the best equipment Before anything else, you need to ensure that you have the best equipment for baitcasting. When you are just beginning, choosing a shorter rod will give you more control. You should choose a rod with medium action to help you cast your lure without backlash. When just starting, you want to choose the right fishing line to make it easier to untangle a bird’s nest. Monofilament causes the least backlash and is the easiest line to untangle than a braided line or fluorocarbon....

Never Fear. Check out 5 of the most popular types of Instagram photos we could find. 1. Quotivational Instagram Photos 2. Organizational Instagram Photos 3. Seasonal Instagram Photos 4. Text Message Screenshot Photos Ever felt the urge to snoop on your neighbor’s text conversation? Don’t lie, we’ve all done it. Who doesn’t want a peek at forbidden knowledge!? Try capturing that addictive quality with humorous screenshots of text conversations. They don’t even have to be real conversations....

My first reaction was relief — relief in the realization that it is not possible or realistic to get everything done. There will always be stuff on your to-do list and always projects that don’t get done. Accepting this reality is the first step to creating the life of stress-free productivity that Allen invites us to have. I’m a mother, a coach, a trainer, a blogger, an author, and a huge tennis fan, so this month my time is tight (Wimbledon season)....

Here are 5 things we can do to help restore our reputation the world over. 1. For the love of God, leave the fanny pack at home Fanny packs and and backpacks worn on the front of a person’s body are strong tourist indicators. My best guess on the rationale behind wearing such front-facing storage devices is that valuables will be safer where they can be monitored directly, and, while this may be technically correct, is this really worth looking like such a big dork....

Instagram is no longer something just used for sharing your wanna-be foodie pictures and inspirational quotes that nobody wants to read (we’ve all been there, folks). Sure, it’s still a personal sharing space in a lot of respects, but the platform has grown to include so much more than that! It’s a fact: Businesses promote products. Influencers promote their brand and other products they love. People still post wanna-be foodie pictures....

I wrote a post here last week called “Can’t-Miss Marketing: Just Ask” that got a lot of interesting responses. Sure, people said, asking is all well and good, but what does “asking well” actually mean? It’s an interesting, and important, question to consider. If, as I’ve seen time and time again, good things really come to those who ask, what do they do right? What traits do they have in common that make those people more likely to be successful?...

Keep It Strictly Business Lawyers charge by the hour and their rates are expensive. Chances are that you’ll be billed for the full hour even if your conversation involves topics not related to your divorce. Try to avoid open-ended questions and keep your answers relevant to the case at hand. Get straight to the point and only address issues directly to your divorce. If you need emotional support or feel like venting, seeing a therapist will be much more affordable since you’ll only be responsible for the co-pay if you have health insurance....

Personally, I suffer from self-doubt very often, but then again, so do most people. It seems the more creative you are, the more it appears! For example, even as I begin to write this post I wonder; will it be read? Will it be interesting enough? Will I even like it? However, the difference between my self-doubt and self-doubt of others is I have begun to understand that it will crop up from time to time and to accept it....

Who doesn’t want to be the next “thing” to hit it to the next level; whether it’s in your career, business, finally having 1k followers on Instagram or even the next step with your boo. Many of us have excelled, passed the status quotient in school, and even landed jobs in our field (nowadays that can be a task, all by itself). We always express a promise in whatever we do....

It can be said that we are our worst enemies and that the mind is the only barrier stopping us from getting what we want out of a bad experience. If only we are able to fluidly position our minds and be able to extract the positives, no matter how minute, out of a bad situation, then we will be successful in overcoming tough times no matter what. Here are our 6 tips to help you stay positive in tough times and we hope that it will help you overcome any obstacles you might have in life now....

Truck driving is a significant contributor to injury and death on the road, largely due to the long hours drivers spend on the road. Large trucks only account for 4% of registered vehicles in the U.S., but are responsible for over 9% of reported fatalities from crashes. Fatigue, sleepiness, or other distractions play important roles in accidents. Therefore, it is always beneficial to stay alert and focused while driving to prevent some of these accidents....

Whether it’s starting a new business, learning a new language, or mastering an instrument — we love to start things without finishing. One of the biggest reasons why we never achieve our goals is due to a lack of motivation and persistence. We start out with an abundance of optimism about the journey, without being fully prepared mentally for the inevitable obstacles ahead. As Tony Robbins says, “Success in anything is 80% psychology, and 20% mechanics....

1. Read Good Books Reading is a great way not only to escape your daily stresses, but also to explore your interests. Nonfiction is just as much an escape as fiction if you use it to explore your passions. Pick a topic or two you want to know more about. Find out who the experts are, then hunt down their books and dig in. You’ll be de-stressing and broadening your mind at the same time....

1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Did you know that there’s literally free money sitting out there with your name on it? You can use this money to fund your college education, pay for books, student housing and more. Every school has a set amount they can award, so it is first come, first serve. For this reason, it’s critical that you file your FAFSA quickly; online filing periods are based on the year you will start your college courses....

1. Dedicate some time for appropriate research Before going to the local shelter, you should scout your town or city for a good veterinarian. This way you are going to be certain that you have someone to turn too in case something goes wrong. The vet is going to help you out with picking the right food for your adorable pet, get to know which type of vaccines you should get for the future and so on....

The Stories Benefit Your Brain When you read stories, the brain function will actually change. When an individual reads a compelling story in their comic book, their neuron activity will change while they are reading as well as for a few days after the reading has finished. Even when incorporating historical information, comic books are great stories that pull the reader in, thanks to their illustrations. You Will Learn to Love Reading There are so many people in the world that have a hard time improving their reading skills, young and old alike....

It doesn’t matter if you work from home or in an office full of other people there are certain things that go a long way toward helping you be more productive, and many of them are fairly easy to change. Lighting: Research has shown that people work best with natural sunlight, but for many of us that just isn’t an option—either there’s no way to get direct sunlight in our office, or we have difficulty using it anyway because the glare it can cause on computer screens....

Here are some fun ways you can enjoy your next lazy Saturday! 1. Stay Comfy Weekdays are for dressing up and impressing coworkers. A lazy Saturday morning calls for nothing more than staying in your favorite pajamas and cooking breakfast or playing board games with the family. There’s something about being comfortable and not dressing up for the day that makes a Saturday morning even more carefree and relaxing....

1. Laughter Laughter isn’t just the best medicine; it’s the best wake up call as well. When I was paying my way through university, I once had a total of 12 part-time jobs along with a full degree course-load. One of my regular jobs had me home at 1 a.m. every morning, whilst my next shift needed me up by 6. Needless to say I was in desperate need of some way to jerk my brain into action....