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Genesis Framework for WordPress

Why the Genesis Framework for WordPress is Your Best Investment in 2021

February 1, 2021 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wanted a website but felt overwhelmed by the complexity of WordPress, say no more. The Genesis Framework for WordPress will revolutionize the way you build websites (and it requires minimal experience on your part). Finally, you can stop using the free WordPress.com with its ugly domain extension, yourwebsitename.wordpress.com. You can also ditch …

Category: Digital Marketing, WordPressTag: Genesis for WordPress, Genesis Framework, WordPress

Building a business

Building a Business: How Hard Can It Really Be?

January 26, 2021 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

The rhetoric for “building your own business” is appealing, but it doesn’t convey how much work it really is to run a successful business.  Ame Proietti, Freelance Copywriter Are you tired of working at the same old job that leaves you feeling unfilled and miserable? Do you think building a business is the answer to …

Category: 'Side Hustle', Entrepreneur MindsetTag: Building a business, Business, Entrepreneur Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Making Money

37 Digital Marketing Tools

37 Digital Marketing Tools to Grow Your Business

January 22, 2021 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Whether you’re starting or optimizing a business, you need digital marketing tools to help grow and scale your profit. This list contains the best digital marketing tools to do just that, from social media management to performance analytics. Many of the digital marketing tools on this list I personally use to grow my businesses. Others …

Category: Digital MarketingTag: Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools

Monk Mode

Monk Mode: The Ultimate, Actionable Guide to Unleashing Your True Potential

December 31, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Do you lack the energy and ability to focus on personal projects? How much of your time is spent on activities that prevent you from achieving your dreams? Are you continually hacking away at your ‘work’ only to see your daily efforts result in nothing? Welcome to monk mode ⎯ a lifestyle dedicated to practicing …

Category: Self-Mastery, Spiritual EnlightenmentTag: Monk Mode, Potential, Productivity

Start your own business

17 Reasons to Start Your Own Business in 2021

December 15, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Imagine being the CEO of your own company. You’ve probably spent so much time daydreaming about being rich like Warren Buffet or as successful as Gary Vee. Today’s you has an idea that can conquer the world. Future you is already kicking ass by making it happen. But that’s the problem. It’s only an idea …

Category: Entrepreneur Mindset

Why is change so hard

Why Is Change So Hard (And How To Make It Happen)

November 16, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Changing our habits, behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs can be difficult. Often, the first attempt to change results in failure, backtracking, and more than a couple of curse words. However… change, transformation, and evolution𑁋whatever you want to call it𑁋is happening all around us. For some, the mention of change is frightening. These people would rather stay …

Category: Self-MasteryTag: Change, Motivation, Personal Development

7 Productivity Hacks

7 Simple Productivity Hacks To Get More Done

November 8, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Productivity is a measure of our ability to finish important tasks that lead to profitable or beneficial outcomes. It’s often associated with our ability to concentrate, use time efficiently, and innovative software and apps. However, with all the tools and tips that exist, there’s no guarantee that one single productivity hacks is going to work. …

Category: ProductivityTag: Productivity, Productivity Hacks

Thailand's Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong Festival: Letting Go & Being Grateful

November 2, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Thailand is a magical country with deep spiritual roots in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Animism. The Loy Krathong Festival is one of the many celebrations enjoyed by Thai people, which symbolizes the end of the rainy season, blessings from the Water Goddess, letting go of your dark side, and cutting your nails. What is Loy Krathong? …

Category: Spiritual Enlightenment

Importance of Accountability

Importance of Accountability for Long-Lasting Success in Life

October 29, 2020 //  by Jef//  2 Comments

Let’s discuss the importance of accountability. To get started, I want you to slowly read the first section to build the right scenario in your mind. Think of a time when someone told you, “I’m going to do that, don’t worry!” “That” could be a favor, a future goal, or a promise to replace the …

Category: Personal SuccessTag: Accountability, Goal Setting, Success

The Strangest Secret

The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale – Audio

September 12, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Press play to listen! Subscribe|No Ads. Ever.|JefvandeGraaf I’d like to tell you about The Strangest Secret in the world. Some years ago the late Nobel prize-winning Dr. Albert Schweitzer was being interviewed in London and a reporter asked him: “Doctor, what’s wrong with men today?” The late doctor was silent a moment, and then he …

Category: Personal SuccessTag: 30 Day Test, Earl Nightingale, Stranest Secret

3 of Life’s Greatest Challenges to Conquer Before You Die

July 4, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Before you start reading about life’s greatest challenges I want you to throw any thoughts about making money into the trash. I know that money, and making lots of it, is a big f*cking challenge for a lot of people. Life is so much more than spending every waking moment on accumulating a 6 or …

Category: Self-Mastery

Psychological Benefits of Being in Nature

3 Psychological Benefits of Being in Nature

June 26, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

For those struggling with Nature Deficit Disorder® Whenever I spend too much time in a city, stuck inside my room, or overstressed by work — I crave a hit of nature. I prefer a strong dose of green grass, purple flowers, and blue skies — however— gloomy grey weather has its merits, too.  If you, like me, need a …

Category: Mental FitnessTag: Ecopsychology, Happiness, Nature

You Never Know Unless You Try

You Never Know Unless You Try

April 27, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Maybe it won’t work out. But maybe seeing if it does will be the best adventure ever. — Unknown There are many moments throughout our lives that require big decisions with unknown outcomes. Usually, these decisions are shaped by whether we should try or not.  Sometimes, we might try something new and it doesn’t work …

Category: Self-MasteryTag: Failure, Making Decisions, Taking Risk, Try

37 Freelance Tips

37 Freelance Tips To Earn Your First $500 in 30 Days

April 25, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Use these tips to kickstart your freelance career I never thought I’d be a freelancer or start my own business.  Just 5 years ago, I sold almost all my belongings to travel the world by bicycle. I had less than $3000 saved and decided to teach English to make money while abroad.  In 2016, I …

Category: FreelancingTag: Freelance Tips, Freelancing, Making Money, Motivation

2 Basic Necessities You Need To Make Money And Lots Of It

April 24, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

I’ve been getting a few emails lately from people asking me about how they can ‘make money.’ This is an impossible question to answer since I don’t know their motivations, interests, personality, work history, and so on. There are just so many variables and decisions that exist, making it impossible to tell someone how they …

Category: Financial HealthTag: Make Money, Marketing, Sales

Achieve Goals

4 Key Traits To Achieve Your Goals & Be Satisfied With Life

April 19, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Over 5,500 years ago, in the open plains of Kazakhstan, horses were domesticated for transportation, mare’s milk, and advantages in warfare.  This introduction to human society may be one of the most important moments in history. Horses have since been used to pull wheeled vehicles, carry goods across continents for commerce, compete in high-stakes races, …

Category: Self-MasteryTag: Reliability, Resilience, Self-Discipline, Work Hard

Rules of Failure

3 Fundamental Rules of Failure

April 18, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” Winston Churchill Imagine a time you spent weeks, months, or even years working toward something that just didn’t… work.  How badly did this cripple you? Were you unable to move for weeks, months, or even years? What helped you to get …

Category: ResilienceTag: Failure, Resiliency, Success

Paid Copywriting Job

I Got $12 For My First Paid Copywriting Job

April 17, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

It was October 2016 when I got into the freelance copywriting game — and — I had no idea what I was doing. But, before I explain all that, let’s get started with a brief backstory. The Backstory For the previous 2 years, I lived in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. I taught English to more than 65 private students and …

Category: Freelancing

Start a Freelance Business

Starting a Freelance Business

April 16, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss, work according to your terms, or make more money than ever before — this is it! Starting a freelance business is as easy as breathing air. But, if you jump off the deep without knowing how to swim, chances are, you’re going to drown (especially if you forget …

Category: FreelancingTag: Freelancing, Starting a Business, Upwork

All You Need is Struggle

All You Need is Struggle

April 14, 2020 //  by Jef//  Leave a Comment

Right now, you’re most likely looking at a mobile device. Can I ask — how long have you been looking at your device?  Maybe you just woke up, flipped on your phone, and started scrolling through social media feeds until you stumbled upon my link. Perhaps you’re sitting on the toilet, stuffing your brain with a nugget …

Category: PurposeTag: Personal Struggles, Purpose, World Adventure

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