Confidence Is…

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To me, confidence is: Following your own internal compass. Asking for help without shame. Knowing that you’re good enough. Being okay with being alone. Testing your own limits. Trying something new for the sake of trying something new. Letting go of limiting beliefs. Saying what you mean. Living up to your own standard. Looking forward…

Field Report: The Science of Building Your Adventure Tolerance

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Tyler’s Note:  This is a Riskologist Field Report by Lisa Mazzocco from Chase Your Unicorm. Field Reports are written by readers just like you, so be nice, enjoy the story, and take action on the lesson. To contribute your own Field Report, go here. Let me tell you something about myself: I have the power to see the future. …

Flexing Your Get-Up-and-Go Muscle

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Most days, I feel pretty productive. I wake up and get to work on things that are important to me. But some days are a struggle. Sometimes I’ll wake up late. Then I lounge about, take a long breakfast, and maybe watch the latest episode (or three) of The Daily Show. By the end of…

Field Report: What if You Leap and the Net Doesn’t Appear?

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Tyler’s Note:  This is a Riskologist Field Report by Lynn Hess. Field Reports are written by readers just like you, so be nice, enjoy the story, and take action on the lesson. To contribute your own Field Report, go here. I’m a huge quote freak, and the inspirational words of others, famous or not, help guide…

The Quest for 1%: Did I Just Live Homeless for 30 Days?

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My Fellow Riskologists, Did I just live homeless for 30 days? That’s the question today, and the answer isn’t so clear. So, you’re going to decide, and I’m going to live with your decision. Read on for more details. *** Welcome to a special edition of The Quest for 1% for April, 2012, where I…

4 Money Making Lessons from The Bootstrapper Guild Launch

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New registrations to my latest business project, The Bootstrapper Guild, closed last Thursday, and I’m happy to report we have over 100 new members just getting started on their journey to micro-business ownership. I want to share some quick stories from the launch to illustrate a few lessons I’ve learned about launching a business project,…

Field Report: My Long and Winding Journey to Happiness

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Tyler’s Note:  This is a Riskologist Field Report by Paige Burkes of Simple Mindfulness.  Field Reports are written by readers just like you, so be nice, enjoy the story, and take action on the lesson. To contribute your own Field Report, go here. This is the story of an accountant run amok. A woman who had her…

Welcoming The Bootstrapper Guild: Will You Join Us?

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Friends and fellow riskologists, Today, I’m excited to announce that my latest business project, The Bootstrapper Guild, is opening for 3 days only. The goal of the project is simple: Help you grow a low-overhead business that adds freedom to your life. –>Click here to learn more and register for just $1. Why The Bootstrapper…