Michelangelo hated painting – even the Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo hated painting – even the Sistine Chapel

How often do you read these days that you should follow your passion and build a business associated with that passion? It’s become almost a “proverb” with many online marketing “gurus” these days. But, think about this… Michelangelo slaved away on this back for over...

The 4 Bs for building a profitable list

If it were up to me, I’d hand you a list of 10,000 people to kick-start your business… but that wouldn’t be fair to you. For one, wit would need to be in the right niche, but… You need to learn the principles of building, creating and engaging your readers....

New dictionary term coming soon

And today, something from the mail bag… Question: Tony, I usually understand what you mean in your articles, but I’m a little confused here. What do you mean by, “create a process for everything I do”, and why’s it important? Tony: Hey, this is an important question....
Sleeping with a cockroach

Sleeping with a cockroach

I lived in Mexico for over five years. Before I did, I’d never seen a cockroach. While I’d visited lots of hot climates, including Mexico, these little beasts had been elusive. After moving to Mexico I saw my fair share and more, but thankfully, rarely in my home. One...
I’m Pulling the Plug

I’m Pulling the Plug

Hi, If you’re a huge big Bowie fan (RIP), as I am, you’ll know these opening lines from Changes, on his superb album, Hunky Dory: I still don’t know what I was waiting for And my time was running wild A million dead-end streets Every time I thought I’d got...