Lifestyle

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

  • Don't fail when your business fails: moving on gracefully
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Self improvement

    Don’t fail when your business fails: moving on gracefully

    I noticed that 2016 has been a very hard year for a lot of (online) entrepreneurs. You lived like this for months, but slowly but surely reality sets back in: you haven’t made any profit in months. You have problems acquiring new clients, you have no success with your press strategy or you have problems with negative clients. It might be too late to change your game, it might be time to quit your business and move on. But how to get over the feeling of feeling so d*mn disappointed and like a failure? I’ve collected a few tips to help you through this tough process.  (more…)

  • This is your chance to seek out a new career
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, Self improvement

    This is your chance to seek out a new career

    We’re rapidly approaching a new year, a new time in life. A new year should always be seen as an opportunity or a chance to begin again. Specifically, I think you should be considering laying out a new path for your career. Forget about where you were last year and look towards new challenges or choices. If you’re not happy with the job you’re currently working in, change it. If you want to try your luck in a completely new industry, explore it. There is nothing holding you back except the failure to attempt a change. Once you take the first step, though, you might find it easier than you thought. Of course, it’s all very well suggesting that you get out there and find a new career, but how do you actually go about it? What are the steps that you will need to take? (more…)

  • Ways to improve your company's security
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Internet Freedom

    Ways to improve your company’s security

    Your business, whether it’s functioning on a casual, small-time level, or a highly-sensitive, global scale, most likely holds information that is important to its continued success and operative capabilities. Whatever the services you offer, the information you hold is most likely highly valuable, and you want to keep it as secure as possible.

    Are there steps you could be taking to improve the security of your business? Are there ways you could be ensuring that people don’t take advantage of company information, or even steal such information? (more…)

  • how to keep your staff in check at the office Christmas party
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Gift Guides

    A night out with the boss: how to keep your staff in check at the office Christmas party

    Christmas is coming up and one of the main events around the office that people either love or loathe is the infamous office Christmas party. Whether you plan to take your staff out to a local club or decorate the office in preparation for an unforgettable night, there’s a lot of considerations you need to think about before you down your first drink. (more…)

  • Scary travel movies inspired by true events PART II
    Entertainment, Film & TV, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Scary travel movies inspired by true events PART II

    When we think about scary travel movies, Eli Roth’s incredibly bloody horror movie Hostel is probably the first thing that pops into your head. But there are many more travel movies that are scarier simply because they are based on real stories. These aren’t the kind of stories about people getting slaughtered, these are the kind of stories that freak you out because you know someone lived it and has survived to tell the story. They’re about people surviving terrible accidents or situations. They’re freaked out by mother nature instead of zombies or murderers. Must watch for travelers, because who knows, you might pick up some survival skills! Somehow, after I watched the Shallows recently, I’m SO into this kind of thrillers, so I decided to collect a few recent ones I saw inspired by true events. And yes, I must admit, they do fuel my wanderlust, often they start in the most beautiful places like Mexico, Hawaii or Australia. Enjoy!

    Read part I here. (more…)

  • Holiday gift guide: the perfect gifts to make every type of traveler happy
    Gift Guides, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel Gear of the Week

    Holiday gift guide: the perfect gifts to make every type of traveler happy

    We all have the adventurous traveler in the family or as a friend, and in my case, it’s often me. Sure, you can buy awesome travel-related gifts to them, but most of the time, they want to travel light. So what should you buy? Everyone with a serious case of wanderlust can’t think about anything else, so do get them a travel related gift!

    If they just moved, you can get something cute with a map design for their house. Or if they have a luxurious holiday coming up, get that towel harness (this one is awesome!) because they probably have space for it in their suitcase. But if you’re looking for a gift for a long-term traveler, give them something they can use on the road and that doesn’t take up space in their backpack. For every traveler there is something, and I have made a selection of my favorite items just for you.   (more…)

  • 7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road
    Digital Nomad lifestyle, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel

    7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road

    They’re not as compact as a phone, but they don’t have the processing power of a computer. Why has the world gone crazy for tablets?

    These strange hybrid inventions have taken over the world. Children are using them. Businessmen are using them. With many models to choose from, it’s a competitive market. But what’s so special about them? If you’ve been watching the trend grow curiously and are still unsure of what the hype’s about, this guide ought to explain everything and will have you scanning the internet to buy one. I thought about getting a tablet again for traveling, after I sold my iPad because I didn’t use it much at home. Now I’m almost full time on the road, I think I need one, and these are a few reasons why:  (more…)

  • Unique solutions to protect your business in the digital age
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Tech

    Unique solutions to protect your business in the digital age

    As a business owner, one of your primary concerns is always going to be protecting your business. There are numerous kinds of potential threat which you need to consider in this respect. The fact is, you never know when your business might be under threat, so it helps to have various methods of protection in place. Some you may have already heard about, and it is likely that you are already doing a lot to keep your business safe and secure. However, ever-growing varieties of threat mean that you need to have ever-growing means of protection. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the key ways that you can protect your business in the modern marketplace.
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  • The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers
    Academy, Blogging, Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Self improvement

    The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers

    Hello hello! US-based or not, the next couple of weeks it’s all about Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday, because there are AWESOME deals out there! Time to work on your self-development, business investments and must buys! I’ve collected the best deals for creative online entrepreneurs and bloggers. So even if you don’t live in the U.S., you’ll have a good chance of scoring a good deal online if you know where to look. And I must confess, I already bought more than planned, and Black Friday is not even here!! But the deals are!  (more…)