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What To Do When You Have Too Many Passions

Hi Celes! I’m a student in high school. I am writing to you because I have no clue what to do… Since forever, I have a…

Running 2 Blogs with 90K Monthly Pageviews – While Holding a Full-Time Job [Matt Leyva]

Have you tried to start a blog or web business before? If you have, you’ll know it’s not as easy as it looks. This is what PE reader Matt experienced a while after he started his blog which led him to feel overwhelm and procrastinate. Learn how he overcame odds to build 2 blogs with 90,000 monthly pageviews — while holding a full-time job!

5 Tips to Deal with Negative Criticism

Last week, I got a nasty blog comment which inspired me to create a video on how to deal with negative criticism. Let’s face it — no…

The Day I Quit My Job to Pursue My Passion: 6 Things to Do Before You Quit Your Job

Last year I was spring cleaning and found my resignation letter to my previous company. This was the same letter that officialized my departure from the…

Is It Too Late to Pursue My Dreams?

Hey everyone! 😀 Today I’m excited to address reader Marie-Anne’s question on whether it’s too late to pursue her dreams. While Marie-Anne is 60, many people…

Market Share across Brands (What's actually happening)

The Market Leader Effect: Where The Winner Takes All

For the past month, my husband Ken has been telling me about this stock image model who seems to appear everywhere. He would point out her ads whenever we…

The Aha Moments: How People Realize What to Do in Life [Infographic]

How World Icons Got their Ideas and Inspiration [Infographic]

Hi everyone! Today I want to share this great infographic on aha moments — how today’s world icons got their ideas and inspiration: This infographic highlights…

Affirmation Day 11, [Career] Wallpaper: "I'm doing what I love, and earning lots of money doing it."

Affirmation Challenge Day 11 [Career]: ‘I’m doing what I love, and earning lots of money doing it.’

This is Day 11 of the 15-Day Affirmation Challenge where hundreds of participants around the world gather to practice positive affirmations for 15 days in July 2014. The challenge is…

How to Stop Analysis Paralysis: 8 Important Tips

Have you faced analysis paralysis before? Do you tend to overthink your choices, to the point where you feel paralyzed and don’t make a decision?…

Success Has No Age Limit [Infographic]

Having been coaching for many years now, I often hear many reasons people give for not pursuing their dreams. Age in particular is a big factor. I’m too…

How To Get Through Development Hell

Are you currently stuck in a goal? Do you feel like nothing is moving even though you’ve been spending days and weeks on it? If…

Getting Your Startup Acquired for $24 Million in Just 7 Months (Interview with Karl Chong, CEO of Groupon SG)

In my latest episode of Celes.TV, I’m excited to share my interview with Karl Chong, CEO of Groupon Singapore, which is one of the fastest…

Interview with Benjamin Loh, Public Speaking Coach Extraordinaire

How to Be a Top Public Speaker (Advice From a 5-Time Toastmasters Champion)

After terrific reception for the first episode of Celes.TV (on How to Score a GPA of 3.98/4.00), I’m extremely excited to unveil the second episode today!…

Can Everyone Be Successful in Starting Their Business?

Hi Celes, do you think everyone can be successful in starting their own business? I graduated from an Ivy League college in the U.S. in a…

Should You Work On a High-Profit Business or Do Something You Love But with Low Money Possibilities?

I’m earning well from an established business but I’m not passionate about it anymore. Should I continue with this business or start a new business…