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Case Study: Maren’s Mindset Transformation and New Business Ventures!!

August 3, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle Leave a Comment

I recently interviewed Maren Bordewieck, one of our brave MU students. In this interview, you’ll learn… who Maren is (20 sec) how she was yearning for something more satisfying (30 sec) how Mindset U “blew her mind” about what her goals are (5:15) how she is proceeding with these mind-blowing goals (5:50) what big accomplishment … read more

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Here’s Why You Can’t Motivate Yourself

July 18, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle 16 Comments

Here’s Why You Can’t Motivate Yourself

If you’ve been following The Work Anywhere Life for a while, you might think this site is only around to teach people how to, well… work from anywhere. But, I’m here to tell you that’s not why we’re here. I do what I do every day so I can help you be successful — whatever that looks like for … read more

Filed Under: Blog, Digital Nomad, Productivity, Starting Online Business

Mindset University Review: Interview with Brittany Long

July 10, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle 2 Comments

Mindset University Review: Interview with Brittany Long

Looking for a Mindset University review? Join me for an unrehearsed, unscripted, and slightly sweaty (on my part ;-)) interview with Brittany Long, one of the first-ever Mindset University students. You’ll learn: who Brittany is and what she does for a living (54 sec) how a cancer diagnosis “woke her up” (1:15 min) why life … read more

Filed Under: Blog, Digital Nomad, Productivity, Starting Online Business, Student Stories

How I Earned $14,063 in 6 Days from 1 Affiliate Product

July 5, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle 8 Comments

How I Earned $14,063 in 6 Days from 1 Affiliate Product

This post goes into great detail on the most profitable short-term affiliate promotion I’ve done since I started my first blog in November 2014. (And in this post about affiliate marketing, there are appropriately placed affiliate links — which means I may earn commission should you make a purchase based on something I recommend. Interested in learning … read more

Filed Under: Blog, Business Musings, Digital Nomad, Income Reports

Why You SHOULDN’T Attempt to Reach Your Goals with 100% Effort

June 20, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle 9 Comments

Why You SHOULDN’T Attempt to Reach Your Goals with 100% Effort

“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its PERSISTENCE.” — James N. Watkins So many of us focus on BLASTING toward our goals at full speed. Yet I wonder… how many of us will stall out within three months? How many will end up right where they were before? I’ve been … read more

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These 21 Motivational Books Will Help You Change Your Mindset

June 12, 2017 by Caitlin Pyle Leave a Comment

These 21 Motivational Books Will Help You Change Your Mindset

My least favorite feeling is feeling stuck. I, Caitlin, could be stuck with personal growth, stale in my relationships, fresh out of ideas at work… the list is endless. The fear of remaining stagnant can be crippling. I’ve felt that way many, many times. Each time it feels like I’ll never overcome it, like I’m permanently drained of motivation. Know what I … read more

Filed Under: Blog, Business Musings, Productivity, TWAL Recommends

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FAQs

Do I need an idea?

You don’t necessarily need an idea, but you do need a skill (or “genius), or someone close to you needs a skill/genius that fits the bill.

What fits the bill? Something you are really, really good at, something that people often ask you to show them how to do.

If people ask you to teach them or help them with something you’re good at, it’s a very good sign you’ve got something people will pay for.

If you want to (briefly!) run your idea by us, send us an email.

How can I benefit from a mastermind community?

8 Things You’ll Get as Part of the Monetize Your Genius Mastermind Community:

  • Answers and ideas from brainstorming with the group
  • The ability to tap into others’ skills and expertise
  • Increased confidence you’re taking the right actions to achieve your goals
  • Strong accountability in both your business and personal life
  • An instant and high-value support network
  • The assurance you are not alone — there are others out there sharing in your journey!
  • The freedom to design things to be the way you want them to be, not as you’ve been taught they “should” be
  • An inspirational boost to your everyday outlook and attitude
How do I find a profitable idea?

Brainstorm at least 15 ideas — they could fall into one of three categories:

1) Things you’re good at (i.e. public speaking)

2) Knowledge you have (i.e. astrology or fitness)

3) Personal challenges you’ve overcome (i.e. getting rid of your kid’s head lice, clearing up acne, etc.)

Try to get at least five ideas in each category.

3 Steps to Test Your Idea(s)

1) Find one (one!) person interested in your idea. You can do this via FB message, email, phone, or in person. If you’re not sure, ask ANYONE remotely close to the idea, even your parents. We’re not aiming for perfection right now, just a start.

2) “Test” your idea using this script: “I’m thinking of starting some kind of website around [IDEA]. When you talk to your friends about it, what do they say? What’s the biggest pain or problem around [IDEA]?”

3) Write down exactly what that person says. Did they say, “I want a quick fix”? or did they say, “I am so tired of feeling tired all the time.” Chances are, they’re communicating some kind of pain to you, not a desire for a cure-all.

How much money do I need to start up?

In addition to your investment in the Monetize Your Genius eCoaching program, we suggest at least $500 if you’re building a web content-based product like an online course or eBook. That will give you quite likely more than enough to build both your website and product.

What you’ll need the most of in the process is time: at least two hours a day. Chances are you’re going to spend a lot more than that if you really want to see this happen — once you get the hang of things (having a vision/plan plus guidance and accountability makes it so much easier), you’ll find yourself looking for ways to create more time to finish your website and product, and new ideas for content on your site/product will start popping into your head on a regular basis. You may even find it fun as you see your vision, or your “puzzle” take shape.

Ben and I built ProofreadAnywhere.com from scratch with less than $500 — that was for three years of hosting, the theme, and all the programs and plugins we needed to build what you see now, PLUS build our product. We looked for coupons and discounts for everything we bought, and used free plugins whenever possible. There are a lot of free plugins on WordPress that are really robust and add amazing functionality to our site.

We did about $500 of paid advertising on Facebook in the very beginning, before we realized that wasn’t going to get us very far (lots of clicks and no buys). If we could go back, we would probably not have invested in any paid advertising and stuck with affiliates instead. We dabbled in Google ads with some free credit we received from our hosting provider, but did not pay for any out of pocket.

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