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The Bathtub of Time

November 24, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle Leave a Comment

So it’s been over a month since I’ve updated our blog! What’s been going on? I started a new side business called ProofreadAnywhere — a project that’d been swimming around in my head for years! It’s a training program where I teach people how to proofread transcripts just like me. It has become a huge … read more

Going Abroad 7 Miles Away: A Tale of Survival and Triumph

October 23, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle Leave a Comment

I get the Sedano’s Supermarket ad in the mail every Tuesday. They have some great deals. 4 lbs of yellow onions for $0.99. Bananas, $0.39/lb. Avocados, 2 for $1. I drive by a Sedano’s every Tuesday night on the way home from teaching. I was out of bananas. If you know me… I LOVE bananas. … read more

Qué pasa? Phones, luggage, and Spanish vs. German

October 2, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle 1 Comment

Well… I got a new smartphone. It’s a $100 model from Posh Mobile, a brand new company (NOT a provider) of unlocked phones. It’s Android. I have to say I’m very impressed with it. The battery does go down markedly faster than iPhone 5S when in use, but iPhone 5S costs like 6x more brand … read more

Why Ecuador/Cuenca?

September 23, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle 3 Comments

This. Because you want to. Because you’ve always loved to travel and the idea of actually moving to and living in a new country is inspiring, exhilarating, and represents an optimistic approach to life and the future. Because it reverberates in your head, resonates in your heart, and itches in your feet. Because it’s … read more

Flights + Learning Spanish… Day 3!

September 17, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle Leave a Comment

Hola!! So, super cool update re: getting to Ecuador. I was on Kayak looking at prices, trying to decide based on baggage allowances whether it’d be worth an extra $250 a person to take an extra 50 lbs each with us… when I saw an ad for the American Airlines AAdvantage MasterCard. 30,000 bonus miles … read more

It’s time to go do something!

September 16, 2014 by Caitlin Pyle 1 Comment

In 2012, on a plane coming home from a one-week trip to Jamaica, I saw an episode of House Hunters International on HGTV. It took place in Cuenca, Ecuador. This was the first time I’d ever heard of Cuenca. And I never forgot it (okay, I forgot the name a few times, but I never … read more

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

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.

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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.