Kumar Gauraw

Dream Big Because Dreams Have Power To Come True

Dreams have power, and simply because of the power of a dream, I am going to work with Richard Branson! I am so excited about it.

[note background=”#F6F6F6″] This is a guest post by Aistis Zidanavicius. He is an entrepreneur and a blogger. To connect with him, check out the links to his social media profiles in the Author Box at the bottom of this post. [/note]

Richard Branson Speaking From Stage In Conference

A year ago I got a dream. I had a dream to meet Richard Branson. He has been one of my those inspiring personalities I have always admired. He has been one my heroes because of many things he accomplished in life and because of his relaxed and positive attitude towards everything he does.

Just a few days ago my dream came true and I want to share this story with you today. I hope my story gives you the inspiration to dream big and have faith.

Updated On January 28, 2014 In Leadership Big Dreams, Dreams, Dreams And Goals, Guest Post, Inspiration, Inspiring Story, Losing My Virginity, Reach For The Skies, Richard Branson

12 Important Questions To Ask When Hiring A Social Media Consultant

Kumar Gauraw

With the rise of social media and online marketing, social media consulting has become a flourishing industry in itself. Many business owners outsource the task of social media marketing to somebody who can handle it well.

It is such an important area and there are so many self-proclaimed internet and online marketing experts out there. As a business owner, if you plan to hire a social media expert, you must select the person you choose to work with very carefully.

You need someone who can understand your value system, raise your brand awareness in the marketplace and help your brand name gain popularity in social media. Here are 12 key checkpoints you can use to evaluate your prospective social media consultant:

Updated On July 27, 2013 In Social Media Brand Reputation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Business Branding, Klout Score, Online Reputation, Professional Branding, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Mentions, Social Media Promotion

My Favorite 28 Inspiring Quotes To Brighten Your Day

Kumar Gauraw

Inspiring quotes are my passion. I simply love collecting quotes that inspire me, make me think and make me push the envelope one more time.

Inspiring quotes are those powerful nuggets of wisdom condensed into a line or two that leave a profound impact on our minds when we look for them.

I had actually posted hundreds of inspiring quotes in my collection on this website. Now, whenever I find some interesting and inspiring quote, I immediately add them to my library of quotes and also share on my social media channels for others to enjoy.

Today, I am going to share 28 of my favorite inspiring quotes that inspire me when I need some inspiration. These quotes motivate me when I need a little motivation. Some of these quotes help me stay strong when I am faced with a challenging situation.

I am not going to include any commentary this time because these quotes speak for themselves and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Please do not forget to share your thoughts in the comments section and add value to this post with your favorite quotes. Click here to go to comments section.

Here you go:

Updated On July 27, 2013 In Quotes Great Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiring Quotations, Inspiring Quotes, Leadership Quotes, Motivation Boosters, Motivational, Motivational Quotes, Ultimate Quotes

25 SEO Terms You Need To Know

Manoj Krishna Singh

Having a website is one thing and driving traffic to it is another. Many webmasters, new bloggers and countless other website owners often wonder about the complexities involved in search engine optimization (SEO).

Your website’s homepage is the most important page of your website and you know it. It is the page where visitors land on your website. A lot of people do great design work on their home page. But design isn’t the only thing that is important. There are things that are important to make your visitor’s experience seamless and to get your website ranked well by search engines.

In this post, I am going to share with you a list of 25 SEO terms you need to know as you continue to build your website traffic:

Top 10 Time Wasters Some Experts Talk About

Kumar Gauraw

Time wasters are on top of the list these days because of so many distractions everywhere. Time wasters are things that steal time from your life. Time wasters rob you of the time you would ordinarily have kept and used for more productive endeavors.

There are many such activities you and I engage in that can be productive, if we are careful. Otherwise, these activities can become huge time wasters; pushing us away from our dreams and goals.

However, it’s amazing some ‘experts’ miscommunicate things and make healthy activities as time wasters. They make those things look as if they are really not worth spending time on. The goal of this post is to list some of the good things in life that can be a life saver and turn into time wasters if we are not careful about them. While many ‘experts’ make these look like time wasters, I think we can have many blessings if we take these activities seriously, consciously and make a decision to be productive.

The List Of So Called Top 10 Time Wasters

So, here is the list and I will let you go through them and decide for yourself if you think these are time wasters for you or a blessing, if you choose to make it so. Here you go:

Updated On July 27, 2013 In Leadership Book Reading, Exercise, Facebook, Leadership Development, Online Shopping, Personal Branding, Personal Grooming, Social Networking, Time Wasters, Twitter And Facebook

7 Bad Habits That Stop You From Succeeding

Kumar Gauraw

In a local business development association, I spoke about the importance of education, the importance of positive association, and how the habit of reading can play a vital role in our success in any endeavor.

Bad Habits That Stop You From Succeeding

That brought me to the idea of… “What are some of the bad habits that can simply do the opposite?” What are some of the habits that people have which stops them from their true potential, even though they may be talented?

We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence is not an act. It is a habit. —Aristotle [tweet this]

We can cultivate some good habits and become better, or we can cultivate some bad ones and become bitter. I have come to the conclusion that we all have some habits, whether we have developed them consciously or subconsciously. We all act and think in certain ways based on our thinking habits.

Updated On July 16, 2013 In Leadership Bad Habits, Complacency, Dreams And Goals, Good Habits, Living In Fear, Negative Habits, Negative Thinking, Negative Thoughts, Positive Mental Attitude, Positive Thinking, Positive Thoughts, Success Principles

Experts Guide To Blogging For Personal Branding

Kumar Gauraw

This experts guide is the final post in the series about blogging for personal branding. If you are just starting out, check out my beginners blogging guide. If you have been blogging already and looking for ways to take it to the next level, refer to my advanced guide to blogging.

As an advanced blogger, you want to do things that will help you get your blog in the mainstream. You want to work towards driving massive traffic to your website. You want to generate revenues through your blog and grow your business.

Important Things Expert Bloggers Do

Let’s discuss some of the important steps you can take to achieve your goals. You may not follow everything. But if you do, you will reap the benefits of these steps and grow your business and your online presence tremendously.

Refuse To Accept Defeat Without Fighting The Good Fight

Kumar Gauraw

Those who know me should know that I am a Toastmasters fan. I enjoy being with my club every Thursday evening. I believe it is a great confidence building platform, especially for those who want to get rid of the fear of speaking in public.

Refuse To Accept Defeat Without Fighting The Good Fight

During our last club meeting it was interesting when Toastmaster Kim Vesely put me on the spot. In the Table Topics section of the meeting, she invited me to the stage with a question something like this:

What is the one character trait of yours that you think others should also have?

Updated On January 28, 2014 In Leadership Challenges, Character Trait, Fight The Good Fight, Negativity, Never Give Up, Overcoming, Refuse To Accept

A Touching Story Of A Couple On The Brink Of Divorce

Kumar Gauraw

Several months ago, I came across this beautiful story through my Facebook news feed and I had stored it in my collections for future reference. Going through my Evernote today, I decided to share this with you here. I am not sure about the origin of this story or the author. But the story is very powerful and touching. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Husband carrying wife - just like marriage day

The Story

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, “I’ve got something to tell you.”

She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.

I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly. She didn’t seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, “Why?”

Updated On January 28, 2014 In Leadership Family Story, Inspirational Story, Inspiring Story, Marriage, Marriage Problems

Advanced Guide To Blogging For Personal Branding

Kumar Gauraw

This advanced guide to blogging is for you if you have already been blogging for sometime. This is for you if you are using a free blogging platform and are now looking to take your blogging to the next level. This post is also for you if you have a self-hosted WordPress website and blog and you are looking to enhance your blogging skills.

But if you’re a beginner and just looking to learn how to and what to blog, please see my previous post for beginners on blogging for your personal branding.

How To Take Your Blogging To The Next Level

Let’s now dive deep into the details of what will help you build your brand image even stronger as a blogger and as an entrepreneur. Let’s discuss the steps involved in taking your blogging to the next level of success.

Updated On April 5, 2014 In Blogging Advanced Guide, Blog Commenting, Blog Promotion, Blogging For Success, Blogging Guide, Business Blogging, Entrepreneurs, Resourceful, Social Media Promotion, Social Sharing, WordPress Blog, WordPress Plugins

The List Of So Called Top 10 Time Wasters

Important Things Expert Bloggers Do

The Story

How To Take Your Blogging To The Next Level

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