Hey everyone! I’m bringing you a (quick) blog update today. I took perhaps my longest break ever between posts these past couple of weeks, but it’s been anything but quiet on the MMM front! In fact, I’ve been incredibly busy working on a couple of different projects. I wanted to give you a sneak peak into some of the things …
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THE ENORMOUS BENEFITS OF COLLABORATION
Hey everyone! I’m sharing a personal story with you today, to illustrate how much you can accomplish when you collaborate with others to reach a shared goal. My hope is that it inspires you in some way. Enjoy! July 2016. The sun, almost directly overhead, was beating down hard. I could feel the sweat on my forehead, and I had yet …
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BLOG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hey everyone! As promised, I have an announcement for you today! But before I get to it, let me say this: If you belong to one of the following 3 groups, this is for you! 1. You dream of escaping the 9-5. 2. You’re a side hustler or wannabe side hustler looking for ways to increase your income. 3. You’re simply a fan …
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YOUR MOST IMPORTANT TASK PROBABLY ISN’T
“What are you putting off out of fear?….I’ll repeat something you might consider tattooing on your forehead: What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. As I have heard said, a person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” – Tim Ferris …
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I’M LAUNCHING A NEW WEBSITE!
It is official. I’ve decided to kick-off 2018 with a side hustle experiment. When the idea first came to me a few months ago, my initial thought was “hmmm, I like this, but it should probably wait. Maybe I’ll tackle it sometime next year…summer 2018 might be ideal.” It almost found it’s way onto the list of “someday” projects. But …
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WHAT’S ON YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS CARD? (with apologies to THINK SAVE RETIRE)
Recently, I read a fun, yet thought provoking article by Steve Adcock, who blogs over at Think Save Retire. In it, he posed the question: What would you put on your personal business card? More specifically, in Steve’s own words, “What do you DO? What makes you tick? What would your personal business card look like…and say? What’s your personal job …
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INVEST IN THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
When I was a kid, about once a month, my brother and I would walk to get our hair cut after school. Our hairdresser’s name was Sherri, and together with her business partner, they owned a small salon on the main street. Next door to the salon was a long standing ice cream shoppe, and next to that was the …
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HOW I OVERCAME A SERIOUS CASE OF FINCON FOMO
I have a confession to make. This past week, I came down with a MAJOR case of FINCON FOMO. That’s right. This debilitating condition had me in it’s clutches for a few days, until I finally managed to wriggle myself from its grasp. Now, I realize that some of you are unfamiliar with both of these acronyms. “What the h&%$ …
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WHAT I’M DOING TO IMPROVE THE READER EXPERIENCE
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve begun to make a number of small changes to this blog. The goal is simple: to improve the reader experience for anyone visiting Mystery Money Man. This is, of course, an ongoing effort. Over the past year, I’ve made improvements as I’ve become more proficient with the craft of blogging, and running a …
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INSIDE THE MYSTERY MONEY SIDE HUSTLE MAP
Updated October 9/2017 Welcome to the Home of the Original Side Hustle Map! If you’re a regular reader, you know that side hustles are close to my ❤️. Whether the goal is to make a little extra money doing something you enjoy, or to build a new career while working away at your 9-5, the side hustle is accessible to …