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3 Myths of Overnight Success Exposed By Tanzanian Millionaire Miner

It’s never quite as easy as it’s made to appear. — A small artisanal miner in Tanzania, East Africa has become an overnight millionaire after unearthing 3 large Tanzanite stones. Saniniu Laizer, 52, found Tanzanite stones, gemstones only found in the East African nation, weighing a total of 19.2kg netting him $5.4m overnight. From zero to hero in an instant. Except…

Business

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3 Myths of Overnight Success Exposed By Millionaire Miner
3 Myths of Overnight Success Exposed By Millionaire Miner
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·Jan 4, 2021

I Cycled 2,800KM In 2020; Here’s What I Learned About Hitting Your Targets

#2 — Turn your targets into your habits. — Ah, New Year’s Resolutions; they’re like the kid who brags about how good a swimmer he is on the first day of school only to be dragged out of the pool by the instructor after nearly drowning on the first length (that kid was me by the way). You kick…

Personal Development

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I Cycled 2,800KM In 2020; Here’s What I Learned About Hitting Your Targets
I Cycled 2,800KM In 2020; Here’s What I Learned About Hitting Your Targets
Personal Development

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·Jan 1, 2021

Are Ordinary People Being Left Out Of The Bitcoin Revolution?

Data suggests the latest bull run is being driven by those with deep pockets. — Bitcoin has made a lot of people wealthier over the last several years and continues to do so today. In the last year alone the price of Bitcoin has surged by 300%. …

Bitcoin

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Are Ordinary People Being Left Out Of The Bitcoin Revolution?
Are Ordinary People Being Left Out Of The Bitcoin Revolution?
Bitcoin

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·Dec 29, 2020

I Get 6K Organic Views A Month With No SEO Experience Or Budget — Here’s How

Follow the same steps that help me get 6,000 page views a month, mostly from Google. — SEO is difficult but it’s not impossible, even for beginners. I keep reading about how hard it is to do SEO and drive traffic to your website from Google. …

SEO

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I Get 6K Organic Views A Month With No SEO Experience or Budget — Here’s How
I Get 6K Organic Views A Month With No SEO Experience or Budget — Here’s How
SEO

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·Dec 28, 2020

If Nelson, Martin, and Rosa Could Talk

I wonder what they would say? — If Nelson, Martin, and Rosa could talk I wonder what they would say? Would they be happy with what they see? A world still full of hope But with ways to go from what it could be? If Nelson, Martin, and Rosa could talk I wonder what they would say? …

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If Nelson, Martin, and Rosa Could Talk
If Nelson, Martin, and Rosa Could Talk
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·Dec 23, 2020

Why Life-Long Learning Is Now Critical To Your Success

More than ever it will be your ability to learn that separates you from your peers — If 2020 has shown us anything it’s that acquiring new skills and knowledge as rapidly as possible will be more important than ever before if you want to thrive going forward. The world was already changing quickly before this year but it feels like the pace of change has been…

Learning

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Why Life-Long Learning Is Now Critical To Your Success
Why Life-Long Learning Is Now Critical To Your Success
Learning

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·Dec 17, 2020

5 Unhelpful Myths About Money That Could Be Holding You Back

Some of the most unhelpful financial fallacies come from those we surround ourselves with. — There are many things that hold people back from achieving the financial goals of their dreams. However, in my experience, the biggest obstacles don’t always stem from a lack of money but rather poor habits and information in relation to our finances. …

Money

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5 Unhelpful Myths About Money That Could Be Holding You Back
5 Unhelpful Myths About Money That Could Be Holding You Back
Money

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·Dec 12, 2020

3 Critical Things I Learned From Cycling 100 Miles In the Pouring Rain

Never commit to a challenge from the comfort of your sofa. — There are some ideas that seem great when you’re sat comfortably on the sofa but not so much when you are right in the thick of the action. After 7 odd hours of riding in the pouring rain not long ago, that’s exactly how I felt. The idea in theory…

Personal Development

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3 Critical Things I Learned From Cycling 100 Miles In the Pouring Rain
3 Critical Things I Learned From Cycling 100 Miles In the Pouring Rain
Personal Development

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Dec 7, 2020

A Joy and a Pleasure

A joy and a pleasure It’s always been To watch you grow And hear you sing A joy and a pleasure It’s always been To see you smile As you overcome your latest trial A joy and a pleasure It’s always been To be by your side As you take life confidently in your stride A joy and a pleasure It’s always been To hear you call me “dad” Lifting my spirits even when I’m sad A joy and a pleasure It’s always been

Poems On Medium

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A Joy and a Pleasure
A Joy and a Pleasure
Poems On Medium

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Dec 6, 2020

Stop Trying To Make $1,000 a Month; Just Focus On Making $1

“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” — For the longest time, I wanted to start some kind of online venture. Each time I had a plan laid out and was set to go I’d think about the money and would lose hope of ever making serious cash. I couldn’t work out how I would go from making…

Business

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Stop Trying To Make $1,000 a Month; Just Focus On Making $1
Stop Trying To Make $1,000 a Month; Just Focus On Making $1
Business

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