Personal branding appears to be at the crux of what can make or break a business venture, is a factor in whether or not you have 50 followers or 5000 and is a term that is tossed around almost as much as 'web 2.0' in industry blogs. But what exactly does a brand of me (or you) consist of? Chris Brogan described a personal brand as a combination of "reputation, trust, … [Read more...]
Untemplater: The Video
A short animation introducing the Untemplater.com community. Stop living the deferred life plan and master the art of lifestyle design. Consume less. Live more. … [Read more...]
Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs after Graduation
How bad do you want to live an untemplate lifestyle? Live life purely on your own terms and make your own rules. Work where you want, live how you want, and ultimately be who you want to be. How bad do you want it? Seriously ask yourself those questions. I asked myself those questions and I'm grateful I did. I'm slowly approaching my graduation date and I'll be honest you, … [Read more...]
Ask the Readers: How did you take the Untemplater leap?
We've talked about what it takes to be an Untemplater before. Some of the commenters claimed that something has to happen to a person that will make them want to change their lifestyle. Brian said: Maybe its just me, but I sort of feel the template has to break you. Kari said: It was waking up in the morning and wanting to run off to another city and disappear off the map … [Read more...]
Views From An Elder…
I asked the boy beneath the pines. He said, "The master's gone alone herb picking, somewhere on the mount, cloud hidden, whereabouts unknown." (Chin Tao, 777-841) For centuries ancient traditions have looked to their elders for advice, counsel, and wisdom. The role of an elder was not something a person sought. Instead the community would identify those … [Read more...]