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I am always looking for new ways to help me succeed, both professionally and personally. How to work for yourself by Bryan Cohen brings some great thoughts to the table. I have a blog myself (and since I’m trying to write a book… or two), I’ve tried a few of these suggestions, hadn’t thought of some of these suggestions, and they’re all great reminders. I believe that the book read, the lecture I attended or the speech heard is always worthwhile, even if I pick up a new idea or thought that I can use to make myself a better person or that I can use to help someone else.
Although Cohen wrote this book to help those looking to start a business, blog, or book, all of these ideas can be used in many aspects of a person’s life to help us become better people. We all want and need to make money, if only to survive, right? Some of us seem to work harder than others to make ends meet (you know what I’m talking about). This is where the lesson of “work smarter, not harder” applies. Creating an ongoing income on our own and through our own efforts is certainly the most rewarding thing, I think. I have seen people work two or even three jobs just to make ends meet. These are some very dedicated and hard-working people and I don’t think I can do that. Therefore, the reason why (like many other people) I am researching how I can earn money that works for me.
Cohen offers several tips on how to earn 5 minutes a day. If all these tips are used, we can earn an extra hour a day! I don’t know about you, but an extra hour a day can really help me be successful in many areas of my life. Some of these ideas are simple and have helped me change the way I do some things to gain extra time to spend on my other interests.
Cohen goes on to offer tips on how to save time, get new and renewed energy from yourself and others, fix finances, invest or not invest, learn how to increase your creativity, and even how to develop your relationships. Relationships, as Cohen puts it, are critical to ensuring your goals are met and your success. This includes involving your partner in your project or goal on some level, even if it’s just so you can spend more time with them.
As the title suggests, Cohen also offers 100 (plus a few) ways to work for yourself and how to be successful at whatever you choose to do to make money. I recommend this book (free on Kindle) as it’s easy to read and offers great ideas for those just starting their new business, book, or blog.
Cohen also offers a video course for those who want more information or additional tips. Cohen claims that the information in his book and the information presented in his video course is different. I have not purchased the video course and cannot review it at this time.