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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Tyler’s Note: This is a Riskologist Field Report by Joel Zaslofsky of Enlightened Resource Management. 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. What values does society teach you to have if you want to be…
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One time I had a “great” idea for a telephone company. Service would be free—all the calls you want! But you’d have to listen to advertisements before each one. I asked my friend what he thought the idea was worth. His answer: “I don’t know. Telephone companies make a lot of money. Maybe $1 billion?”…
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“I need a cheap hobby!” Ever heard someone say that before? One thing I’ve learned about hobbies in 27 years is there’s no such thing as a cheap one. If you’re interested in something, then the more you get into it, the more it tends to cost to stay interested and keep progressing. Of course,…
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When I was younger, I used to play a little game with myself. I’d try to think of businesses I could start that would take a little bit of work and would send me millions of dollars for the rest of eternity. I wanted truly passive income. It was a fun game at first, but with…
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“So I have this business idea.” I hear that often. For one reason or another, most people I meet either run their own business already or want to someday. I understand the appeal—I’ve been there myself. The bad news is most people I talk to about their idea lack the motivation or determination to follow…
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