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How to Live a Happy Life

We all want to discover how to live a happy life. I’ve been in pursuit of a happy life for as long as I can remember.

I’ve always wondered what it takes to be happy. As I pursued money, relationships, and success, I realized that happiness doesn’t come from the outside; it comes from within.

I also realized that I don’t necessarily need to do anything to be happy.

The funny thing is that when I saw this, I became more likely to do what I loved, because I wasn’t so afraid of failing.

I wasn’t so a...

Stop Waiting for an Original Idea

Do you believe you have to have an original idea to start a business, write a book, or even start a blog?

Or worse, do you think you have to be something you aren’t in order to take action?

Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief, because you don’t need any of the above.

What I do here at Wake Up Cloud isn’t amazingly original. I’m not the best writer. I’m not the smartest person around.

But I try to tell my story as honestly as I can.

A few years ago, I let the belief of an original idea hold me b...

The Best Way to Do What You Love

I regularly receive emails from readers who want to know the best way to start doing work they love.

It’s a common question, with a simple, yet uncomfortable answer.

If you’re honest with yourself, and ready to work hard, you’ll love the answer.

If you’re looking for shortcuts, you’ll keep on looking.

And this is the problem.

Most people look for guarantees and shortcuts.

And This is All Backwards

Many of the fears we have when it comes to doing work we love come from the assumption that we need to...

What Can You Teach If You’re Not an Expert?

Do you feel a yearning to help people, but are stopped by doubts of not knowing enough?

If you just knew enough, you could teach, and share your gifts.

I’ve been there and done that.

Doubts held me back for years before I finally realized that I did know enough.

I realized that I didn’t have to know everything, nor did I have to portray myself as an expert.

I only had to share what I knew.

Now, let’s dive deeper into this whole expert thing, shall we?

What is an Expert?

Expert means being proficient...

21 Things You Can Do To Change Your Life Forever

Last night I had a dream.

It was Christmas Eve. And I was receiving presents.

At that time, all I could think of was “I don’t want these. It’s just more stuff I won’t use.”

Looking back, I can see how much I’ve changed. I almost haven’t noticed the change, because it sneaks up on you, until it’s impossible to ignore.

It’s like when you were a kid. You got taller, but you didn’t notice until you stood up against the wall with the marks.

The same holds true for life changes.

You are constantly changi...

A Forgotten Way to Create a Life of Freedom

Freedom means autonomy.

And autonomy means freedom from external control or influence.

The fewer obligations you have, the more free you are.

To discover where freedom can be expanded, look at what constricts freedom.

Look at the obligations in your life, such as work, bills, and desires (which often lead to more bills).

Imagine if you didn’t pay rent, buy food, or indulge in stuff.

How much would you need to work with no expenses?

Or rather, how free would you be?

This is an extreme exampl...

Why You Never Feel Ready to Take Action

Have you noticed that you never feel ready to write that book, start a business, or just go after what makes you come alive?

You never feel ready because you’re looking for certainty.

You want to have all the details.

You want to be absolutely sure that everything is going to work out.

So you never start, nothing ever happens, and you end up lost in the land of regret.

The solution is not to berate yourself for not being good enough, but about noticing this pattern, and questioning it.

Your...

How to Choose Between Two Passions or Business Ideas

Do you have a tough time making a choice?

Worried that you’ll make the wrong one?

You’re not alone. This is common and to be expected. That said, it doesn’t have to be the norm.

You don’t have to drive yourself insane over the choices in your life.

For the longest time, I had trouble making decisions. I wasn’t sure how to move forward.

Time and time again, I ended up drowning myself with information. I searched for certainty, but never seemed to find it.

Eventually I uncovered three things t...

When You Feel Like You Have No Direction in Life

Do you feel lost?

No purpose? No passion?

No idea where to go?

This may surprise you, but here’s what I’ve discovered: You don’t need to have a direction, purpose, or passion, to fully enjoy life.

You can dance in uncertainty and let life live itself through you.

These are not just empty words. I know uncertainty, fear, and worry. I know confusion. I’ve been in the deepest darkness, and I’ve found my way to the light.

So let’s dive into the details of how this can be done, shall we?

What is...

A Systematic Way to Stop Worrying

Do you let worry stop you from pursuing your dreams?

Worry held me back for a long time.

Deep down, I wanted to follow my heart, my interests, but I was held back by the thoughts dancing in my head.

It was like an unstoppable virus.

But eventually I found the antidote. I found the answer.

In this piece, I share what I’ve discovered.

Let’s start by making sure we’re on the same page.

What is Worry?

Worry is a term that refers to a thought that causes some form of discomfort, anxiety, or fear...