Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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From Financial Hardship to FIRE: My Journey to Frugality and Financial Independence
Today I would like to speak about frugality and why am I so frugal. I have always lived a frugal life, but now as I am transitioning into retirement, I am questioning my frugality. When I came to Canada, as an international student, I experienced financial hardship, like most college…
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Passion vs. Paycheck: The Reality of Choosing a College Major
There is an ongoing debate about whether to study what you’re passionate about or to study for a job that will pay well. I studied to make money, and now that I have financial stability, I am able to pursue other passions such as dance, photography and podcasting. On the…
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Why Are Your Finances Currently Circling The Drain?
Why are your finances currently circling the drain? If you are struggling financially, this is a question that you are going to need to ask yourself so that you can get the problem or problems sorted sooner rather than later. The quicker that you make these changes, the better off…
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You Don’t need to make your bed to be successful
I have listened to hundreds of podcast episodes on the topic of success and achievement, and many of them insisting that in order to be successful you need to wake up early, make your bed, and take cold showers. Well, I am neither rich nor famous but I have obtained…
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3 Major Signs That It’s Time to Outsource Your Business Marketing
in MarketingAs a solopreneur, you wear many hats. Just think about it: you’re the CEO, the product developer, the customer service representative, the PR person trying to help your community, and, of course, the marketer. But let’s be real for a moment – sometimes juggling all these roles can be overwhelming.…
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Are you an action taker or are you a lurker?
Has it ever happened to you that you see someone doing something creative, something unique, and not outside your range of capabilities, and you say to yourself: “I could have done that!” Well, you didn’t, and they did. Someone fought the resistance, conquered their fears and insecurities, while you were…