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Top 5 Excuses That Stop You From Embarking On The Journey To Success

February 4, 2013October 21, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

I haven't seen a person who doesn't want to be successful in something. Everybody has dreams, everybody wants to be known for something, recognized for something – to be a success at something! Yet, success is always a minority in every field, in every walk of life.

There are various reasons why people give up on their dreams at different stages of the journey. But those who do give up, always find an excuse to justify why they failed. In this post, however, let's discuss about top 5 excuses people give to justify why they failed to even embark on the journey:

How Cloudflare Supercharges Your Website Security And Performance

March 12, 2014October 17, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

We all know the importance of fast loading website pages. In addition, website security is another concern for most website owners because a hack can be devastating especially to small business owners.

These were my two main concerns since I have several of my own websites plus client websites to support.

Whether you have a personal website, company site, blog, website security definitely is your biggest challenge and then, a fast loading website brings so many additional benefits.

CloudFlare offers both the benefits to you at once. Faster loading times, more security, happier visitors, better SEO and thus, more business!

TED Talk by Amy Cuddy- Fake It Until You Become It

February 8, 2014October 12, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to inject self confidence and positive mental attitude? Harvard researcher Amy Cuddy says, "Your body language shapes who you are!" [tweet this]

In this incredible TED Talk that I just watched, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” (standing in a posture of confidence), even when we don’t feel confident,can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

Amy Cuddy, in this TED Talk, shares her research on body language that reveals how we can change other people’s perceptions — and even our own body chemistry — simply by changing body positions.

Success In Sales – Avoid These 5 Common Fatal Mistakes

January 29, 2014October 11, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Anyone who has never made a mistake, has never tried anything new. ~Albert Einstein [tweet this]

We all make mistakes in life, learn from them and move on. In business as well, while selling our ideas, products or services, we do make a few mistakes and the same process repeats – we correct them, learn from them and move to the next steps.

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While this is how we all learn and grow, how do we ensure success in sales? If that is your challenge, here are the most common 5 sales mistakes people make that can potentially break the sales process or even damage their reputation. I have made all of these mistakes at some point and I often remind myself to be careful about not repeating them again.

Tiny Frog Story – Be Deaf When People Say You Can’t Reach Your Dreams

January 28, 2014October 8, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. ~Albert Einstein [tweet this]

"You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks." ~Winston Churchill [tweet this]

An inspiring story from my collections, is the story of a tiny frog who achieved the impossible. Several years ago a friend of mine sent this story in an email and it remained in my collection as one my favorite inspiring stories that teaches the value focus and intensity. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have over the years!

The Story Of The Tiny Frog

There once was a bunch of tiny frogs who got together to arrange a competition to reach to the top of the highest tower in town.

Network Marketing Business – People Join You, Not Your Company

February 4, 2013October 3, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Network Marketing is one of the most thriving business industries with billions of dollars of revenues each year generated worldwide. We live in an incredible time where opportunities are everywhere and network marketing industry is growing at a phenomenal rate year after year.

People, in large numbers, are beginning to embrace the network marketing business opportunities every day because it is not just the most cost effective way to get practical business education, but a business with tremendous potential as well.

Best Ways To Take Regular Backups Of Your WordPress Websites

September 2, 2013September 27, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

I recently met a few awesome WordPress bloggers, web developers and other hosting experts in a recent a WordPress meetup event this month. It was an interesting event targeted at educating WordPress developers and website owners about various security threats and how to take care of those.

One thing that stuck me during the meeting was, the realization that so may people are not very deligent about taking backup of their websites. I was amazed to see the number of people who fell in that category not knowing how fatal mistake it may prove to be in case something goes wrong. Many people take backups here and there, but most aren't very systematic in this regard.

Free WordPress Hosting Installation And Setup For Your Website

April 5, 2014September 24, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Many people find that setting up a website is complex task. It can be a little intimidating especially if you don't have experience with web technologies. Another option is to hire an expert. But, sometimes, your budget may not allow you to hire somebody to get your WordPress hosting, installation to get your blog set up.

If you have known me for a while, you now understand the importance of having a website. I have spent years helping my clients build a strong and profitable brand identity. And having a website, is a must for anyone wanting to do anything about their branding.

Many others those who want start a good professional, world-class website, continue to ask (or wonder) how to setup a self-hosted website. The question is obvious and indicates that many people get intimidated with this task.

Book Review: Risky is the New Safe: The Rules Have Changed

April 30, 2013September 22, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Intrigued by the title, I grabbed the opportunity to have the privilege of getting a copy of Risky Is The New Safe book for a review before it hit the stands on 30th of October, 2012.

I finished reading the book and I totally, positively agree with the author, Randy Gage who powerfully explains how the disruptive technology and ever accelerating speed of change are changing the way things are done in the world today.

How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable In The Marketplace

February 4, 2013September 19, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

The concept of having a safe secure job just because you have good degrees or skills, is now obsolete and there is a general awareness about the new economy where performance is everything.You can't make yourself irreplaceable just because you are highly educated or skilled alone.

As long as you can add value to the company you work for, as long as you can perform, you have a job. But, if your skills are not of much value to your employer or you are unable to perform as expected, no matter how long you may have worked for the company, you can be replaced.