Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Some People Will Remain PoorWhy do some poor people stay poor? It’s a question to which everyone appears to have an answer. “Poor people are lazy.” “Poor people are bad with money.” “Poor people don’t have the money mindset.” These assumptions are, at best, subjective and, at worst, demeaning. These arguments are flawed because…Wealth3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 26Member-only3 Signs It’s Time To Seek Mental Health HelpStress, anxiety, and depression are normal aspects of daily life, but if they persist, it may be a sign of something more serious. …Mental Health3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 20Member-onlyAfter Using Wix for 5 Years, It’s Time To Say GoodbyeI still remember the first day I stumbled upon Wix as a rookie web designer trying to find his way around the internet and build an online business. I had tried a dozen web builders with a similar drag and drop interface based on HTML5 and boy did I hate…Web Design4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 16Member-onlyI Know You Won’t Read This…There are hundreds of thousands of posts on Medium promising to teach you how to crack the secret code to wealth and finally unlock success on this platform which many consider dead. I am also guilty of the same crime, having written a few articles to “help you” earn passive…Self1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 16Member-onlyHow Many More People Need To Die Before We Regulate Guns In America?America’s love for guns is something that the world will never understand. Unlike the rest of the world, the second amendment to the US constitution protects the right to bear and keep arms. The second amendment is somewhere up there with the right to freedom of speech, so you get…Mass Shootings2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 30Member-onlyToxic Productivity & The Problem With The Hustle CultureYou are not alone if you are constantly busy, stressed, and unable to “turn off.” Workaholism or “going the extra mile” at any cost jeopardizes your physical and mental well-being, as do missed social events or ignoring your sleep, exercise, or health. …Productivity3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 28Member-onlyI Grew Up Poor Among Rich People, Here’s What I LearnedLike most of you reading this, I have a difficult time talking about anything money-related, but that says a lot about how we were raised and not how we learned about money in school. Money is the one topic that makes all of us uncomfortable, mainly because we don’t understand…Money5 min read
Apr 28Member-onlyDon’t Do This To Yourself If You Want To Make It In LifeNo matter how good or bad our childhoods were, there are some moments in our adult lives when we just look out the window holding on to a cup of coffee, thinking, “Being an adult sucks.” I will not sugarcoat the truth and try to tell you that your bad…Self Love3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 28Member-onlyHow Much You Will Actually Spend On Your Small BusinessIf you’re establishing a business, you’re probably aware that determining startup costs is essential to getting your venture off the ground. Simply put, you must have money to make money. Depending on what type of business, you may need to set up a website, rent office equipment and facilities, obtain…Business3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 24Member-onlyHow I Come Up with Business IdeasDeveloping a business idea requires perseverance, planning, and even making time for meditation. There is no one way to find a great concept; you must test numerous ideas and avenues before settling on the best one. …Business2 min read
