The number one question people have had for me over the years is, “How do you live the way you do?" People want to know how they can work a little less, make a bit more money, and have the freedom and flexibility to spend their time in ways that matter most to them. Here are 100 occupations that can be done freelance, on contract, or as a scaleable business opportunity.

I originally wrote this for Father’s Day in 2014. I was re-married at that point to the man I affectionately referred to as Big Mack in my blog, and was in the process of moving from BC to Alberta with our big blended family. In honour of my Dad’s passing in April, I thought it would be appropriate to share some of his wisdom. I was blessed to have a dad who cared so much for me. The world would be a better place if everyone had a dad like him.

Striving. Aspiring. Reaching. Achieving excellence in any discipline isn't easy. It comes from a relentless pursuit of improvement and a commitment to the process of growth. We can all admire excellence in art, music, dance, academics, personal integrity and leadership and yet so many people don't take the steps in their lives to be among the ranks of the achievers.

Who wouldn't love to find that perfect balance between work and play, challenge and quiet contemplation, growth and financial stability? Entrepreneurs are especially at risk of losing their equilibrium.

There are, however, a few things you can do every day to help create a sense of balance in your everyday life. Holding tight to the following 5 daily habits will go a long way towards setting you up for success in the long-term.

This world is becoming increasingly negative. We procrastinate because we don't want to do the things we should. We can't be bothered. We want everything the way we want it and we want it now. I was watching a TED talk from Barry Schwartz on the paradox of choice recently and he hypothesized that because we have so many choices - nearly endless in many cases - we are unhappy when something does not fully meet our expectations. We are no longer ever pleasantly surprised when something turns out to be better than we thought it would be.

Blending two lives together is tough. I know it was a painful reality for me when I realized I had to let someone else's life, goals, wishes, wants, dreams and plans factor into my decision-making. It took me a long time to get there... in fact, I can say in no uncertain terms that it was only after we were actually married that I fell in love with him with the married kind of love.