resources
tools for success
I credit every trapping of success, big or small, to a number of things. The billions of neurons buzzing in my head, the sleepless nights of working on ideas, the timely support from friends and family and a couple of tools, apps and websites that have always allowed me to get stuff done.
While I can't share my neurons, my workaholic tendencies, my friends and my family with you, I can certainly share the tools, apps and websites that have inspired and continue to inspire a lot of my efforts as an artist, blogger, digital nomad and overall content creator.
I've listed them below. Knock yourself out!
Please note that some hyperlinks below are affiliate links. In the event that you decide to make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these products and services, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Here they are:
For your domain and website needs
For freelancing and international payment needs
FOR YOUR DOMAIN AND WEBSITE NEEDS
Namecheap: You can get all your domain needs sorted out. And they have amazing customer service.
Wix: You can build beautiful websites with little or no design experience. I built this one with it!
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Bluehost: You can host and build your own unique WordPress website in minutes. WordPress powers A LOT of websites. Definitely a great choice for your brand.
FOR YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS
Booking.com: You can literally plan and book the accommodation for your next vacation anywhere in the world in minutes.
Airbnb: You can book unique homes with welcoming hosts anywhere in the world.
Passport Index: You can check which countries require a visa and which don't. I use it to plan my trips.
FOR EXPANDING YOUR BRAIN
edX: You learn more about topics that interest you from top Universities around the world.
Creative Live: Learn creative tricks from top creators around the world.
Castbox: You can learn something new by listening to interesting podcasts.
Blinkist: You can learn from book summaries in under 20 minutes, affordably.
Duolingo: You can learn any major language by taking five to ten minutes each day with this app.
Insight Timer: You get to explore all kinds of meditation, including sleep affirmations.
FOR YOUR FREELANCING & INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT NEEDS
Paypal: You can get paid quickly and easily by anyone across the world, especially if you are a freelancer.
Wise: You get an online bank account that can juggle different international currencies and quick transfers. It's quite epic!
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA & DESIGN NEEDS
Buffer: You can schedule tons of social media posts in advance to save yourself some time.
IFTTT: You can make the internet work for you. Enough said.
KITTL: You can design anything from posters to t-shirts and make them look professional with some amazing templates!
Canva: You can test your design skills even as a beginner and really pull it off beautifully!
FOR PRODUCTIVITY
Trello: You can easily track projects and get things done.
Notion: I mean, you can do anything on this app. From writing notes to planning projects to writing Business SOPs.
Bullet Journal: You can get acquainted with this unique 'to-do list'.
Akquainted: You can #GetAkquainted with sharing your expertise and ideas online in a more powerful way.
FOR CONTENT DISCOVERY
Mix: You can discover whatever great content is out there in any area of interest.
Medium: You can discover whatever great thoughts and ideas are out there in any area of interest.
FOR YOUR EARS
Accuradio: You can listen to whatever genre of music you are in the mood for and while at it, create your very own channel of favourite songs and listen to it every single day like I do.
Yes Girls Podcast: You can obsess over any other edutainment podcast out there, but I'd be remiss if I didn't plug in my own.