Oftentimes we talk about being our own boss and dream of being a self-employed entrepreneur or a lifestyle business owner. We talk about making lots of money, about quitting our boring day jobs, and early retirement? We aspire about starting a lifestyle business and later perhaps someday even turning it into a billion-dollar empire! Not all career ladders go up, […]
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Every organization is made up of and sustained by a group of interdependent individuals and teams. As boring and unromantic it may sound, the truth is most of us are usually just a cog in a big, complex machine. So, for a moment let’s accept that we are all cogs. Once we are past the terminology (and get real with […]
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Everyone feels that the current education system is broken and outdated. Throughout the history, we have had several forms of educations. Before we talk about the future of education or an ideal education system, let’s first look at our history. In the ancient Greece city-states, for example, the purpose of education was to produce good and loyal citizens. In ancient Egypt, education was […]
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I have been on the Internet now for more than 18 years now. And, I have been blogging for the past 12 years. Starting from the Google Groups, Yahoo Groups, Blogger blogs, WordPress blogs, to Facebook Notes to the many aggregated blog platforms. Eventually, for me, this long journey reached its first significant milestone with the launch of “The Naked […]
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How to crush it on the social media? Today’s customers and fans expect every brand to be on the socials. And most brands are. We are. But, how do our fans judge us? What are the criteria that determine which pages, personalities, or accounts get followed or which brands are cooler? I have found that there are three critical criteria. Social […]
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Two years ago I had my first nightmarish experience with pollen allergy. Since, I had no clue what I am having, I went on suffering for weeks without knowing how to treat my symptoms. Spring season pollen allergy is bad and I wrote about it in full details describing what can you do, from taking allergy tests to various allergy prevention […]
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Today, I am going to reveal my 10 years plan. As many of you (those who are regular on the Naked Soul blog) know we started this community to connect like minded individuals around the concept of “naked soul” in summer of 2014. This blog was launched in Oct 2014. I published the Naked Soul, book I (a collection of […]
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I am feeling sad today. Actually terrible. I just learned that someone I trusted and admired actually turned out to be not so nice after all. A cunning businesswoman who pretends to be something different. I feel hurt by her actions but I am also thankful to her. She is in a place of higher power and could have done […]
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This is a common question and a good one. I am assuming the right question is “How do I develop myself in general?” Or, “How do I improve myself to be more successful in all areas of my life.?” Let me offer some perspectives on these questions as I answer them in this blog. To grow in life, you need […]
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“Last spring, Forrester analyzed more than 3 million user interactions with more than 2,500 brand posts on seven social networks. Unfortunately those brands achieved less than a 0.1 percent engagement rate on six out of the seven platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Instagram posts, however, generated a per-follower engagement rate of 4.21 percent. That means the app delivered brands […]
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Earlier this year, I deleted most of the irreverent videos from The Naked Soul YouTube as I want to take Naked Soul more towards the literary, self-help, and podcast domain. Build A Successful YouTube Brand This is what happened in the past 12 months and what I learned from it. 1. My Naked Soul subscriber count went up from 1200 […]
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I love to study money. I love maths. And, it is no surprise that I love economics. I am a lifelong student of personal and social psychology. Recently, I have been hearing a lot of peer-to-peer lending and how it is better than traditional borrowing from a bank or a credit union. Well, I was curious and I wanted to […]
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The Ultimate Guide for All Poets Looking to Promote Their Poetry CollectionI am a writer and a bestselling poet. However, writing is only part of my passion. The other part is creating an effective brand that adds value to the society. I make videos, engage in public speaking and offer one-on-one consultation. Building an author brand is more than just […]
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There are many writers who are renowned for the sheer volume of words that they have written in the course of their literary career. Isaac Asimov, the science fiction writer, produced over 400 volumes of work and was commended for his work with prestigious awards. What did it take for him to write so much during his lifetime? Writer’s Digest […]
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We all want to be successful, live a good life, travel and experience this world our way. But, only a small percentage of people are able to achieve a level of success that truly matches our expectation and dreams. Why? The answer lies not in work ethic or luck, education, internet access or hard work. Surprisingly, the answer lies in […]
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Platform building is a long and difficult process. Where and how to best spend your time, energy, and money for the best possible outcome is a neverending quest for most of the independent artists, authors, and musicians. In this blog, I will share my best tips and tools to make your strategy successful. Platform Building A. Idea Incubation & Content Creation […]
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Today I want to share how I make money online. How I invest my time and where I invest my resources. I have made simple diagrams which will explain volumes. Let’s dig into it. As you can see, I am spread all across the board. I am an independent consultant and I run my own business as a self-employed […]
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This week I wanted to show you a little bit of my home, what I eat, how I cook and my lifestyle. I have a few videos to show you today on meal planning and cooking clean breakfasts for optimal fitness. Meal Planning Simplified Meal Planning in its Simplest Form Breakfast for Bulking & Bodybuilding (Clean Eating) *You can substitute […]
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How do I improve my facial expressions? How to look good in pictures and photoshoot? If you are asking yourself these and similar questions, well, I have thought about them too. It is all about camera angle, facial expressions and what you can do with your eyes. Creative Photoshoot First thing first. Realize and accept that “you are beautiful, complete, […]
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My last 30 days on YouTube = $51.65 Can you imagine how much money do these kids make with millions of views on their videos? A lot of them make over $10,000 each month. Some make over $30,000 a month. The point is not to join the YouTube wagon but to create multiple funnels of income. You may be a […]
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A lot of you have been asking this question lately. What is the easiest way to live a healthy lifestyle? Physically, mentally, and emotionally. By easiest way, I mean with the least amount of effort and avoiding controversial methods, latest fads and diets. Easiest Way to Live a Very Healthy Lifestyle Let’s apply the 80/20 rule to the healthy lifestyle design. […]
» Read more Writing a book can be a long, hard grind. On the other hand, writing can be fun. Writers love to write. Writing is a true joy when it is done for the sake of writing alone. Writing is both art and meditation. For me, writing is akin to a spiritual practice. Writing gets me into the flow state. Writing keeps me […]
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Blogging 1.0 and 2.0 is over. Sad but this is a fact. Read it, research it, accept it, swallow it, and get over it. If you are thinking of creating a passive income from your blog and you are starting now, you are entering into a very competitive domain. That said, let me show you a few things that you […]
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Productivity 101 (80% result with 20% work) You do not have to do all 10 of them. Even if you implement just one tip, it will greatly enhance your personal productivity. And, if you are able to implement all 10 of these in your life, you’ll become a Super-Human MACHINE! Are YOU ready? Let’s begin. Create a morning ritual (the […]
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I was there and I am thankful for my fate to endure such long hours. My life completely changed when I was forced to work in an environment with long hours and a long commute. I realized I have to do something about it. (I was sleeping earlier but it woke me up.) How To Grow As A Person When […]
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For those who might not know the meaning of meta-learning, it simply means, “learning about the learning.” Meta is a root word that comes from the Greek, which generally means beyond. (An example would be, metaphysics). Meta also means something that is “self-referencing”. (An example would be ‘meta-learning’.) It is almost symbolic as in where a Zen haiku says “the […]
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I hate allergies. I have never been allergic to anything in my life (up to age 29), until last year. Then suddenly, one fateful evening in early May 2014, my eyes were red and itchy, my throat was sore and I was feeling feverish, flu-like symptoms. I went home, ate a light dinner and went to bed. Next day I […]
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I have been using Instagram for only 8 months now and observing the very successful and unsuccessful IGers, I have some thoughts to share. The following post is my crystallized tips on how you can experience explosive growth (like me) and gain very high user engagement on Instagram. This post is all about hacking Instagram. Ready? I am going to […]
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Part One of a Three Parts Series Every time I have lost money is when I have tried to make more money than what I was already making. ~ Salil Jha Week 1 I have been hit hard (twice now). I have got an IRS bill for $17,000. This needs to be paid in 30 days. Five months ago, […]
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Do want to know how to influence an influencer? In this short blog post, we’ll talk about 7 simple, easy-to-do, specific tips (and proven tactics) to help you connect with the influential people in your niche or any well-known expert you admire. Whether it is a celebrity, currently in the limelight or a fading star, yet impossible to reach out. […]
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Rapid learning is a skill that can be acquired by anyone. Likewise being highly efficient and productive is also a skill and lifestyle habit that can be learned and integrated into one’s life. Let’s talk about productivity first before we get into the world of #MetaLearning. How To Learn Like A Machine Understanding Efficiency vs. Effectiveness Effectiveness is getting greater or […]
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