Shea Laughlin

Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur – Update #1

September 6, 2016

Intro

If you’re reading this update and have no clue what this post is about, please read this post first – Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur. If you know what’s going on, please continue!

Updates

I’ll keep this brief and to the point!

Since my original post, about 10 days ago, I’ve done nothing. I haven’t even opened up my last draft of the information product
I’ve thought a lot about it but haven’t taken action
Time to take action!

Next Steps

Review old draft
Scap and create a new outline or keep what I currently have
Create new outline by the end of the week
Start the new draft next week.

Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur

August 27, 2016

A while back, I wrote a blog post about being a wantrepreneur (you can read it here) and sadly, that’s still true. As I turn 32 next month, I’ve got the bug to change this around and to share it with… the internet. By posting to everyone out in the world, I’m hoping that this will hold me a bit more accountable and will “force” me to finish. The irony, I bet 5 people will read this!

The Goal

Finish, publish and sell an information product that I’ve been “working on” for the past 5 years or so. I’ve come close to finishing it and have even shared it with some folks but it’s outdated. Once complete, it’s going to be up for sale and hopefully, I’ll sell at least one copy.

The Why

Like I said, I’ve been working on this for about 5 years and it’s one of those projects that bothers me because I’ve been so close to completing it but haven’t. Consider it a loose end that’s holding me back from working on other projects.

What to Expect

Over the next month, I’m going to work on, finish, and sell my information product. Yes, I’ll be a bit cryptic until it’s ready for public consumption, but I think you can figure it out 😉 However, I may share some details along the way because I plan on blogging about it through the month of September as I make progress or if I don’t make progress. At a minimum, I’m planning on a weekly post to share the current status.

Weekly Review – 08/21/2016

August 21, 2016

Well… I didn’t get much, or any, feedback on my last weekly review. Regardless, I’m still going to publish these every Sunday to the best of my ability and availability. The reason, it’s a great way for me to take a look at all of the links I saved from the previous week. Otherwise, I would never take a look at them again. Also, if I think they are share-worthy, maybe someone else (you) will find interest in them.

Using the Power of ‘Batching’ to Boost Your Daily Productivity [Article + Video] – Since reading the 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss, batching has been part of everyday life for me. Here’s a quick video by Chris Ducker that gives a great overview and tips!
Reduce Constant Back-and-Forth Emails With If-Then Statements [Article] – When you add email to your batching process, here’s an awesome way to be more concise and end some of the back and forth emails.
Soylent’s New Creation Is Coffee and Breakfast in a Bottle [Article] – Sounds like a dream come true. Instant “food” and caffeine. Does anyone know if you can try before you buy?
Why Your Phone Battery Dies When It Still Has Juice [Article] – My current phone and past iPhone was plagued with this issue. Now I know a little more… Still annoying though!
Start a Project You Have Been Putting Off in Just 5 steps [Article] – Hopefully, one of my side projects will come to fruition, soon.

Weekly Review – 06/12/2016

June 12, 2016

Two quick things:

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Back to the regularly scheduled program…

Finding Work-Life Balance with the Four Burners Theory [Article] – Which one of your burners has the least amount of flame…?
Caribou Coffee Learns That Even When You Win As A Trademark Bully, You Can Still Lose [Article] – I really like Caribou’s coffee, but this is just sad and makes me angry. I guess this is what happens when you’re owned by a holding company (JAB Holding Company)…
How To Check iPhone Battery Charge Cycle Count [No Jailbreak Required] [Article] – Yeah… Pretty much just verified what I knew. My battery is crap. How about yours?
All the Roku Secret Commands and Menus In One Graphic [Article] – Who knew there was a secret menu!? Kind of pointless though… That’s a lot of button clicks.
Science Explains How Camping For A Week Can Largely Change Your Productivity [Article] – Living on the road for the past two months has had some similar rewards. Sometimes meetings get in the way, but I adjust.

Weekly Review – 05/22/2016

May 22, 2016

Happy Monday! It’s a bit hot and humid here in Alabama. Let me tell you, it does damper your productivity. If you’re feeling the same way, here’s some inspiration or another excuse to procrastinate.

This outlet texts you when the power goes out [Video] – The IoT (internet of things) is starting to get a bit crazy. This outlet would be super helpful, and I’m surprised that this is the “first” one of its kind.
Millions of LinkedIn passwords stolen in 2012 surface online [Article] – When’s the last time you changed your LinkedIn password? When was the last time you changed any of your passwords?
Netflix’s ‘Fast’ Is An Internet Speed Test Tool To Show If Your ISP Is Throttling Streaming [Article] – fast.com is another way to test your internet speeds. It doesn’t give you as many details as speedtest.net but it’s easy to use and simple in design.
TWITTER WILL NO LONGER COUNT LINKS, PHOTOS TOWARD 140-CHARACTER TWEET LIMIT [Article] – Finally! Also, probably a marketer’s dream…
The Candy Man Can Make Drop Candy With a Victorian Era Machine [Video] – Mhmm… Handmade candy…