On Saturday morning, Matt Smith and I worked with seven fantastic Early To Rise readers to build their businesses. It was like “The Breakfast Club”, but for eager, smart, ambitious entrepreneurs – and everyone wanted to be there, too. There was the “Young Gun”, the “Kung Fu Girl”, “Daily Deal Man”, the “Legendary Copywriter”, the [...]
By lesa | Fri, Oct 28, 2011
or better or worse, many people attach a great deal of their personal identity to their career. Unfortunately, if they lose their job, this personal identification with their employment can dramatically increase the stress of an already traumatic experience. However, what really defines a person is not their job, but what they do if they lose [...]
By lesa | Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Imagine walking for hours under a hot desert sun when you finally stumble across a convenience store stocked with bottles of cold, clean water. You’d probably be more than happy to pay a couple of dollars for a bottle of water. That’s what happens when the right offer is made to the right market. But in [...]
By lesa | Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Ah, the elusive pursuit of happiness. According to an article in the July 2011 issue of Entrepreneur magazine, researchers believe 40% of happiness is genetic, 40% is derived from things we choose to do, and the remainder results from circumstances in our lives – such as our age, gender, and yes, our wealth. Wealth may make [...]
By lesa | Tue, Oct 25, 2011
Today we start a new mini-feature here at Early To Rise. Too many newsletters, articles, and TV shows seem to be dedicated to the downfall of America (and the American Dream). It’s time for someone to stand up for the hardworking men and women not just in America, but all over the world, who embody the hope [...]
By lesa | Mon, Oct 24, 2011
In today’s video, you’ll discover all of the mentors who have helped me build my business. You’ll want to make sure you study every person on that list. The power of having a mentor and networking with other like-minded individuals outweighs anything else you can do in your pursuit of the American Dream. That’s why at [...]
By lesa | Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Today you’ll discover 3 daily habits that keep me on track in my business while also helping me generate wealth, wisdom, and a life well lived. Oh, and there’s one BONUS habit I’ve recently added as well…it’s a valuable new exercise I’ve added to my life and one that I’ve been sharing with Early to Rise [...]
In today’s video, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get down to business. You’ll discover the uncanny story of how one specific goal that I set in 2003 finally became a reality this year. But first, you’ll learn how to use two simple goals to get what you want out of life. Watch the [...]
By lesa | Wed, Oct 19, 2011
For generations, there has been an implicit contract in society that states: “If you work hard and follow the rules, then your life will be even better than your parent’s. That’s the American Dream.” But today, this contract is being broken by the greed and selfishness of individuals and organizations that we once trusted. These individuals and [...]
By lesa | Tue, Oct 18, 2011
Dan Kennedy often says, “If the average person followed around a successful person for a day, they’d say, ’No wonder they are successful, look at all of the things they do’.“ Successful people get stuff done. They plan their day, they block their time, and they bear down and get the work done. If you struggle with [...]
By lesa | Mon, Oct 31, 2011
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