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10 more blogging lessons I wish I had known earlier
My final article about everything an aspiring content creator should know. Ignore what I’ve learned the hard way at your peril.
The beauty (and importance) of the 1-page business plan
Can you fit a business plan onto a single page? Why does a one-pager have unique value? Is there a template you can use?
My readers are awesome – we helped change a law!
Shark fin trade is a global environmental problem. The UK will now change its laws, and my readers had a hand in it. Allow me a short victory lap.
Job done – winding down (for now)
Now is the perfect moment for me to draw a line, and declare phase 1 of my Sark relocation initiative officially closed.
Five things I learned from the death of my father
It’s just been the 5th anniversary of my dad’s demise. I had always wanted to share a few observations that I believe others will find useful.
Send unexpected cheques to business partners – it’ll pay dividends for you!
Why giving away money when you don’t have to could be one of your best tools for growing your business.
Second-degree dinners: your post-lockdown social strategy
How to beef up your social life now that the world is gradually re-opening? Second-degree dinners might come in handy.
9 reasons why your 40s will be incredibly productive
Are you wondering what the 40s are like? Listen in to a conversation I had with a friend recently.
Why now is the time to build your $100m blog – and 15 tips on how to do it
During the 2020s, blogging will mint plenty of centimillionaires. To help you become one of them, here’s a mental framework and some practical tools.
Moving to Sark – handbook V2.0 with foreword by the Seigneur of Sark
The second edition of “How (and why) to move to Sark” is hot off the (digital) press! Order your copy to receive it straight in your inbox.
Sark – new visas, you can still get in!
The island of Sark was wide open for EU citizens until year-end 2020. Now, the rules have changed – but you can still get in.
How to achieve the impossible
During my career, I’ve repeatedly pulled off achievements that others deemed impossible. Here is my no. 1 learning that you can apply yourself.
The only article you ever need to read about tipping
How much to tip, to whom, and in what circumstances is a tricky question. Stop wondering with my very own simple and iron-clad guideline.
11 business lessons learned from my Sark initiative
In mid-August 2020, I set out to find 500 new residents for the island of Sark and thus double its population. I aimed to sign up these people over two to three years. Fast-forward just four months, and I have already brought over 100 new residents to the island. The...
Sark – the world’s fastest-growing economy in 2021?
There is ONE place in Europe where things are currently looking very bright: the self-governing, independent island of Sark in the English Channel.
Tax trap Europe – get out now or regret later
EU countries are making it ever harder for companies and individuals to leave. 31 December 2020 will be a pivotal date. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.
How to turn your blog into a million-dollar business – the Boring Money example
How can you actually make money off your blog? Here is some inspiration for aspiring blogopreneurs.
171 days at home – my coronavirus lockdown scorecard
In March 2020, I made a 12-point plan for the coronavirus lockdown period. How did I do and what did I learn?
Sark – a small island goes viral (and a new 51-minute video)
The first new residents are already through the gate – just one of the latest news about this incredible lifestyle opportunity.
Sark: a unique lifestyle opportunity
Live in a stunning place, pay less tax, and join a group of like-minded people. I will now help you achieve all that!
The Bible for founders
If you are starting a company or already running one, this could be one of the best books for you to study carefully.
My top 10 rules for building a blog
I’ve built a financially successful blog. How did I do it? Here are my key learnings.
How to increase your willpower and productivity – in just 5 minutes!
To get ahead, you need to be able to focus on the big things. Here is a quick and easy hack for achieving laser-like focus.
The one book entrepreneurs and CEOs should read
If you aspire to a leadership position, this book recommendation is worth a quick look.
The only marketing secret you need to know
This strategy can transform the results of ANY of your marketing campaigns. You won’t find much about it on Google!
7 powerful habits to make your reading more effective
When reading for work, I want to maximise my “Return on Invested Time”. Here is how I get the most out of reading books.
“Corona kills woke” – new eBook for free download
The coronavirus crisis is killing off “woke” culture. Here are some concrete, easy-to-follow steps for benefitting from these developments.
A reader’s reaction to my “Lifetime Tax Bill” series
This email from a reader is too good not to share (with the sender’s permission).
Understanding your “lifetime tax bill” – part 3
If you wanted to change how much taxes you’ll have to pay throughout your life, which options do you have? This article shows three alternative paths to choose from.
Understanding your “lifetime tax bill” – part 2
Are you getting a good deal from the taxes that you will pay during your lifetime?
My trilogy of investment books
