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Laughed at by your family for wanting to follow your passion? Success is the best revenge. With David Horvath

David Horvath Co-creator of the Uglydoll

David Horvath Co-creator of the Uglydoll

Have you ever felt like you’re not getting the support you need to succeed, especially from the people closest to you? Then you need to read every word of this interview with David Horvath. Co-creator of the globally successful Uglydoll brand. This is one of my all time favorite interviews. I have a lot of respect for how amazingly generous and open David is. He shares the struggles he faced and overcame to follow his childhood dream. A dream that, it seemed no one else wanted him to achieve. Read it, learn from it, take action on what you learn. And don’t ever let those who don’t have the courage to follow their own dreams, prevent you from following yours…

 

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How I made the biggest decision of my life

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What's so wrong with being happy? Artwork by Brandon Boyd, Incubus.

Before I start: I’m on the brink of making a Free video series for you…IF you’re potentially interested in a complete program that reveals our strategy for making more money while having way more fun…

I’ve been up late every night for over a week now, laying out the foundations for this, and I’m really excited. BUT if I go ahead, it’s going to be a LOT of work, so I need to make sure enough people really want it. (More details near the bottom of the post…)

 

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Laura Roeder’s Million Dollar Business.

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Laura Roeder Social Media Entrepreneur

I’m a big fan of Laura Roeder. She’s doing a lot of things right and she has a great attitude. Her business is making social media easy, so you can create the business fame we all dream about. If the thought of Twitter and Facebook makes you shudder, then shudder over to Laura’s website, join her newsletter “The Dash” and shudder no more.

But not before you’ve soaked up her super smart insights into; learning anything you want, coping with setbacks, trolls, lecherous business men and her amazing philosophy on living the life you want…

 

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I need your advice (please!)

In case you’re wondering, this post is a follow-up to this post, which I got some teasing over!

I got a lot of email from people trying to get me to reveal the big secret “just to them” :) and if you wrote and I haven’t got back to you, my apologies, it has been a crazy week.

Anyway, hyperbole and cliff hangers aside (I’ve been watching re-runs of Lost, sorry about that :) I really have been feeling reluctant to talk about this topic, but it’s way overdue so here goes…

 

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The Community Of DONE.

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Overheard, reasoned, planned, executed, DONE.

Here’s what I DID today. It doesn’t matter that this picture isn’t clear. The content isn’t important. What is important is that I did it. I started my day like most others, open to new ideas, fresh input, raw knowledge from the best, action oriented people I could find. I listened to their ideas. I studied their proof. I reasoned it out. Go / No go. I made a plan. I broke it down. I set-up a test. I took action. I got results…

 

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Lack of experience holding you back? UNKLE’s James Lavelle started his record label at 18. Here’s how…

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UNKLE's James Lavelle in his studio. Photo by Samuel Freeman

Are you feeling overwhelmed and out of your depth, because you’re not yet at the top of your industry? Well that’s exactly how legendary DJ and creator of alternative band U.N.K.L.E. – James Lavelle felt, when he started his career at the tender age of 18. He had no experience and no money, plus he was competing against established, successful records executives with deep wallets. But he never allowed that to hold him back, and he went on to produce some of the most exciting, original and cutting edge records of our time. Here’s how he did it.

 

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How To Get Your Hero As Your Mentor

Get Your Hero As Your Mentor

Forest of confusion by Karl Mountford

Imagine what it would be like to have the support and backing of your hero, to heed their warnings and benefit from their pearls of wisdom.  How much could you achieve if your hero believed in you and your ability? How much action would you take, if they actively encouraged you to push past your comfort zone? How many walls would you leap over if you had some insider knowledge?

Read on to discover how to get your hero as your mentor.

 

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Are you sick of negative comments about your ambitions? Geoff Thompson went from floor sweeper to film maker. We reveal how.

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Are you stuck, crippled by negative comments like “stop dreaming, you can’t make a living from your passion”? That’s exactly what Geoff was told. He was once a floor sweeper with ambitions above his station. However, he didn’t let their dismissive comments deter him. He wrote his first book on the toilet with no money or resources!

Read on to learn how you can move forward with your goals if you’re willing to pay the price and use your 24 hours wisely.

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Dream Job – but have you got the balls to go for it?

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Matt Crowhurst

Imagine your dream job. Add to it an awesome lifestyle and plenty of cool parties while you travel the world? Sound tempting?

Discover how Matt Crowhurst, pro Wakeboarder and TV Presenter does just that. Hang on to your seat and come on a journey with us into the competitive, fast paced and dangerous world of Wakeboarding. Find out how to overcome fear, cope with set backs and get noticed in a cut throat industry. Matt will show you how to make your passion into your living and fully embrace your dream life.

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How to adapt and thrive in the changing music industry, Interview with former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Duff McKagan

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Photo by Andrei Zarnoveanu

Legendary rock guitarist Duff McKagan, former member of Guns N’ Roses, is revered by many musicians all over the world for his unique guitar skills. He’s been in the music industry over 25 years, so he knows a thing or two about adapting and moving with the times. Duff invited us backstage to talk exclusively about how to keep up with the rapid changes in music industry to ensure a successful career.

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