There’s 3 massive failures almost every digital entrepreneur makes, 3 deficiencies that never fail to cut them short of the 6 figure mark. I make $100-$150 per hour, BUT — and believe me, this is a big but — I do not make 6 figures per year. Weird right? I mean, just do the math: […]
Someone wise once said “I would rather own little and see the world than own the world and see little of it,” and I thoroughly agree. But there’s not much more satisfying than seeing the world AND owning your fair share, thanks to minimalism and some good old-fashioned entrepreneurship. As a digital nomad, I make all of […]
Like I mentioned in a a previous post “7 Self Sufficiency Strategies”, becoming independently wealthy is the Holy Grail for any respectable digital nomad. There’s a lot of crossover because people who want to be self sufficient are trying to become less dependent on others for their needs. When people become independently wealthy, they have […]
By Josh Rueff on July 02, 2013 Is it possible to work less and still earn more than enough to survive and enjoy life? First of all, why would you want to work less? Same reason you’d want to eat less fat or salt – in America we get too much of these things in […]
By Josh Rueff on May 22, 2013 Most people hate work. I’ve been taught that this is wrong, that work is good, healthy, and necessary. Observing nature has taught me otherwise. Man has always learned from the nature around him. We watched the heron wait patiently, frozen on the water’s edge, thrusting the spear […]
By Josh Rueff on May 10, 2013 What is a minimalist career? The beauty of minimalism is getting the most benefits out of the least amount of time, effort, things, or space. One of the key benefits of minimalism is freedom from unhealthy priorities. So in light of those characteristics, I want to explore minimalist […]
The human instinct is to gain power – and keep it. In the striving for power, and fighting to maintain it, leaders often forget what the main purpose of leadership is. Servant Leadership is the minimalist approach to leadership; the only guidelines are as follows: Leadership isn’t about gaining and holding power, except as it […]
The late Steve Jobs was a Zen Buddhist and self-made billionaire. He was often a brutal overseer, but a transformational leader nonetheless. He was a ruthless businessman, creative genius, and a minimalist. How I Learn From Steve Jobs and Others As a young Marine, the art of Brazilian Jujitsu struck a primitive chord inside […]
Owning my own business has been a life dream for me. Not a pipe dream, although sometimes it seemed that way. Out of all of the marketing strategies, sales tactics, and product development plans, the most effective element of business success has come from the philosophy of minimalism. The Bolts and Screws of Entrepreneurial Minimalism […]
What is Leadership? Are you good at something? Gather a tribe of like-minded people and help them realize their potential in that area you excel in. We all need to be a part of some form of community; it’s woven into our genes and coiled into the strings of our DNA. Should everyone try to […]