You don’t have to be Beyoncé to sound musical. Stephen King sounds musical, and I’d guess he doesn’t sing. You just need a smoking hot pen. And a few literary tools. Fortunately, Rayne Hall has just the toolbox you might be looking for. Tip #1: Too much alliteration sounds like alligators: shocking. According to author… Read more »
Ah, love! Love feels best given, not received. But when you love your customers and employees, it feels awesome for all—and makes you wealthy. You know the revised golden rule, don’t you? Treat others not as you want to be treated, but as they want to be treated. Do so to grow wealthy—not just with… Read more »
If you love surprises, like your bestie’s birthday, you’ll love market research. A new pattern will pop out at you, crying, “Look at me. Act on me. Make lots of money.” Who doesn’t like these eye-openers? But market research is even better than your bestie’s birthday. Why? Let’s see. You’ll gain not one, but hundreds,… Read more »
What emotions might you feel on the day you graduate? Elated? Worried? Amused? Relieved? Now, take those emotions and put them in a story. What might you see on your graduation degree? Your dying grandmother, peering at you with tears, looking like a frail yet beautiful angel? Or would you see your parents fighting—a tad… Read more »
Are you one of those smart folks who saves every penny? Or do you own assets like a house? Or do you flaunt fine credit? Well then, splurge and buy a franchise. Why not? Or you might today work as a loyal McDonald’s staff, perhaps as a supervisor. If that’s you, you’d make a star… Read more »
You’re a world class mountain climber scaling the world’s scariest cliff without ropes. And you fall. Now what? Well, I’ll go do the dishes and then let you know. That’s an example of a cliff-hanger. They end a scene at the peak of action, and you’ll need to turn the page to see what happens… Read more »
Do you have a business, or are you in the process of starting one during this COVID crisis? Whether you’ve got no employees or a hundred, consider a customer service vision. A solid customer service vision can take your start-up to limitless growth. Ah, now that sounds worthy of a business. You don’t need hundreds… Read more »
There’s a new fad in fiction where authors rewrite fairy tales, myths, and biblical passages from the point of view of—not the hero—but the villain. When we read the tale from the villain’s eyes, we might grow to love him. But what about the villains in movies and books? They are so despicable that they… Read more »
You’ve got a great idea for a product. Or maybe you want to sell anything that’ll pay the bills. But who will buy your product? What’s more, who will sell it? Fear not. There are many options at your fingertips. Let me introduce two. They sound stuffy, but they can make you wealthy. These two… Read more »
Do you want to get a degree, or do you want to get a degree, a new wardrobe, a bigger home library, and a host of new skills? By making tiny tweaks to your habits, you can do more than this. You can even double—or triple—your study time—in no time—and reward yourself handsomely. James Clear,… Read more »