by John Williams | Jul 30, 2016 | Curate copy and steal, Superniching
Did you know that your project can be entirely original and of value without actually creating any new content? How? By getting into curation. Curating means choosing the best of other people’s content, arranging it, commenting on it, and then sharing it with...
by John Williams | Jul 29, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump
‘I would wake up in the morning and drive around cold calling from eight until five. Most doors were slammed in my face. I had a few police escorts out of buildings. It wasn’t long before I grew immune to the word “no”.’ – Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx It’s easy to...
by John Williams | Jul 28, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
Here’s an excerpt from my new book Screw Work Break Free: “Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we’ll escape the pain of criticism, ridicule, judgment, and shame. It’s a shield. Perfectionism is a 20-ton shield that...
by John Williams | Jul 27, 2016 | Marketing, Superniching
How do you stand out as a beginner in a crowded market? My solution is to superniche – to choose a small area you can really excel in and focus entirely on that. If the area you choose is one you are excited about and have some expertise in you go from being a...
by John Williams | Jul 26, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, Marketing, The New Entrepreneurialism
When you first put yourself out there and share a business idea or creative work that’s close to your heart, it can feel uncomfortable. For some people it’s terrifying. I’ve met people with very successful careers who hold positions with lots of...