• Procrastination and Other Challenges For Bloggers

    If you run a blog or website, one of the biggest challenges is going to be writing. Not that it’s hard for most of us to write something intelligent and interesting, but it’s that we fail to start at all – there are many reasons for this.  But what can be done? Well, short of… Continue reading

  • Consistency 

    When it comes to success, consistency is a wonderful thing and absolutely critical if you want to reach your goals.  No matter who you are or what you do, you need to be consistent to make any headway.  Okay, now that sounds like some of the simplest, dumbed down advice in the world. I mean,… Continue reading

  • Success As An Introvert

    Have you ever noticed how some people make things happen for themselves, despite the fact that they may not be the most talented, educated, or intelligent? How often do you see someone rise to the top when you know that you are more qualified? How often are people rewarded for mediocre ideas when your input… Continue reading

  • Cell Phone Charges

    I live in Canada and we pay a lot for our cell phone data. In fact, according to recent stats, we are the most expensive in the world. Looking at it on a graph, we are way out there and no one else is even close.  Why? I’m not sure, to be honest. Maybe it’s… Continue reading

  • Walking 5 km a day

    I’m starting a new exercise regime. I call it the 5-5. Lol! Sounds funny, yes. An old friend of mine already had a good laugh over it – but I’ve been doing it now for over a month and I honestly feel so much better. I’ve lost a little weight, I feel tighter, lighter and… Continue reading

  • Humans and Nature

    As a species, we are unique and very far removed from the rest of the animal kingdom. Through evolution, our large brains provided everything we needed and allowed us to build a comfy society. But that’s really all we have. We don’t have super senses like most other animals or natural tools for survival (fur,… Continue reading

  • Will We Use Nuclear Weapons?

    For anyone growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, the threat of nuclear war was something that was always hiding in the background while we got on with everyday life. That thing that was so horrific, so unimaginable, that few of us dwelled on it, lest we allow it to consume our lives.  But one… Continue reading

  • Does Russia Have a Point?

    My heart breaks for the people of Ukraine. As a Canadian, it’s hard to imagine how I would feel if there were an army invading Toronto or Ottawa this minute, blowing our most iconic landmarks to bits as they pressed on to remove the government. It’s beyond comprehension.  Yet, the images coming across our screens… Continue reading

  • How to Increase Your Writing Productivity 

    If you run a blog, you know that content is the lifeblood of your website. Unless you constantly push out content, you’ll never be able to gain any traction. Articles are an investment – an asset that can continue to provide income for years as your blog becomes more popular.  Not to mention, search engines… Continue reading

  • Big Tech and Ad Tracking

    As a modern human, it’s almost impossible to avoid being targeted by one of the big tech companies. Let me explain: Tech companies have millions of users because people enjoy their platform and find it very useful and entertaining. But these tech giants don’t provide this service for free. Sure, there is no actual cost… Continue reading