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Calm & Collected

How B&D Changed My Life: My Bold and Determined Volume One Review

In 2014 I was 20 years old, lost, and 245 pounds. I didn’t know where to start all I knew was that the traditional path wasn’t for me.

How to Embody the Young Hustler Mentality: Why You Should Be the Embodiment of What You Represent

Few people truly practice what they preach. I used to try and help those people. No longer do I care because it means people such as you and I have literally no competition.

5 Lessons I Learned From Goldmund Unleashed While Hitting the Streets of Charleston

What started as a Tweet lead to Goldmund and I hitting the streets of Charleston. Here are 5 lessons I learned from Goldmund and what happened.

How to Get Naturally High and Euphoric Without Drugs: The Non-Druggie’s Guide to Getting High

Getting high and feeling euphoric are two great things. Sadly most people think that they have to smoke something to feel it. Here is how you can get naturally high without drugs.

My Decision to Go Pro on Calm and Collected: Why the Sudden Change and What to Look Forward to

Two and half years in and I am going pro. Here’s the why and what you can expect.

How Organic Coffee Frauds Are Giving You Brain Fog and Taking Your Money: Cure Your Brain Fog and Get Real Coffee

Why does coffee make you feel tired? Why does coffee cause brain fog? Those were the questions that I asked myself for months.

Age of the Twitter Man aka Beta Male: Post Your Greatness Instead of Living it (Is This You?)

Recently I sent out a quick tweet. The response was interesting and showed a similar belief. Most won’t come out about this but I will.

Think and Go Hustle: Preview My Upcoming Book

As we approach the release of Think and Go Hustle I will be giving out snippets. Continue reading and enjoy.

What I’ve Learned From Building a Blog: The Dirty Truth About Making Money Online

November 2014 I started this blog and began my online journey. I’ve learned a lot over the past few years and am now going to open up about the dirty truth. Here is what I’ve learned from building a blog.

Two Digital Nomads That Aren’t Frauds: Nomadic Hustle and My Latin Life

This article is dedicated to all of you that want to live overseas and live the laptop lifestyle. Introducing Two Digital Nomads That Aren’t Frauds: Nomadic Hustle and My Latin Life.

Cam Awesome’s Story From Boxing To Speaking

When Dylan was kind enough to allow me to be a guest on his website, he asked that I write “Your story on deciding to go Monk mode, hustling, and where you are going.” Instead of being clever with this, I’m going to just go straight through his request, exactly as he laid it out. And […]

What it Means to Be a Young Hustler in America

America is a great country full of opportunity. As a Young Hustler I am on my own path and America opens up a road to capitalize on.

What Separates You From Trump and the Guy Cleaning the Bathroom?

You’re sitting there enjoying your coffee. On your Twitter feed you see talk of the latest Trump accomplishment. To your left you see a man in his 30’s cleaning the bathroom. What separates the three of you?

How to Simplify Your Life as a Ronin on His Path to Becoming the Shogun

Riding through the countryside early in the morning will get your mind going. Ideas for ventures to how be the most productive that day.

Save Yourself $500 With This Simple Decision

Simple decisions can ruin you or save you. Luckily you get to decide what happens and what doesn’t happen.

How to Stop YouTube From Stealing From You: How to Make Actual Money and Get More Traffic From YouTube

It is no secret that many big YouTubers have been losing out on thousands of dollars. To add even more salt to the wound they’ve been losing out on traffic.

What I’ve Learned About Freedom Since Quitting My Job

Everything you do is for freedom and finally achieving that elusive dream of “making it”. Here is what I’ve learned about freedom since quitting my job.

Take a Peek At What I’ve Been Going Through: Last 3 Months of 2017

Few will let you peek behind the curtains. In this article, I will talk about what I’ve had going on in my life over the past 3 months.

Presto Percolator Review

If you’re a coffee lover like I am then you are always looking to find ways to make your coffee taste great. In this article I am going to show you the Presto Percolator. It has been a game changer for me when brewing my coffee.

Your Morning Routine Makes or Breaks You

My morning routine isn’t the greatest thing out and anyone who makes that claim is a fraud. Use my morning routine as a framework for your own routine.

How to Sell As an Introvert

If you’re an introvert then chances are you hate selling. You would rather clean up trash than sell to someone. In this article you will learn how to sell as an introvert and love it.

How to Realistically Make $200 Per Week

Instead of giving you some elaborate plan I am going to tell you how you can realistically make $200 per week.

How it Feels to Make Money While You Sleep

Most people tell you how to make money but few tell you what it feels like. Here is how making money while you sleep feels.

I Found God in The Bathroom Staring at Me

You hear of people finding God in the mountains of the East. Little did I know he’d stare right at me in the bathroom as I washed my hands.

3 Lessons From George Soros on Bending Reality to Your Will

George Soros is hated by many and owns all of the rest. Here are 3 lessons that you can use to bend reality to your will.

How Drake Became a Rap Legend Through Genius Branding

Drake is a rap legend and branding master. He carved his path to the top by building his brand better than any other in his field. Read this article and apply it to your brand.

3 Ways My Life Has Changed Since Charging Into The Unknown

Charging into the unknown was the best decision I have made. Here are 3 ways my life has changed and yours can as well.

The Struggle is What Makes You Shine and Thrive

Right now I’m in a fun period of life. It is the phase where I have little responsibility to anything other than myself.

How Millennials are Living in the Best of Times

We are living in the best of times and here’s why.

How to Make Money on Craigslist

You’ve heard about making money on Craigslist for years. Maybe you’ve even tried it out a few times. If you want to make money on the side or leave your job I’d reconsider giving it a try.

4 Ways to Make Money For the Young Hustler

Most people think that you have to sell an eBook, course, or coaching package to make money. That is simply not the case.

What It Was Like Interning With Victor Pride

I’ve been living in Los Angeles for the past two months. I just arrived back in Charleston ten days ago. Since getting back I’ve been busy putting deals together and laying down the foundation for Calm and Collected.

How to Speak Your Mind and Get What You Want

A friend and you are out having a good night. You notice this cute girl and visualize sweeping her off her feet. In your head she instantly falls for you and you take her home and have a great night.

New World Ronin Opened My Eyes To Reality and Gave Me The Blueprint To Success

The is less of a New World Ronin Review and more me telling you how my life changed. Not in years, but within a moment.

How To Deal With Suicidal Thoughts

Suicide is a topic I have held back from writing about for some time now. I’ve decided to offer my perspective so that anyone who has these thoughts can find a solution. Here’s how to deal with suicidal thoughts.

Forget Finding Yourself, Simply Create Yourself

People pull their hair out trying to find themselves. They search for years and only get little pieces here and there.

How To Be Comfortable With Just Being

Yesterday I was walking down Venice Beach when I realized something.

Coming Out of The Darkness To Breath New Life

It’s been a while since we last spoke. I stopped publishing with no warning at all. Even the emails I received only got a short response from me.

500 Words That Could Change Your Future

In this article I will tell you 500 words that could change your future. Let us begin.

Marketers Delight Review And How It Beats Studio-Press

You might have noticed how great and clean Calm and Collected looks now. I’d love to take credit, but I can’t. What really makes my website look better than 99% of the other sites out there is MD. Marketers Delight (MD) is changing the game.

How To Travel In Your 20’s

SubjectL How to Travel in Your 20’s Most people talk about how they want to travel the world. They will say things such as, “One day I will go to X” or “When I get out of college I will go to Y”. As you know they usually never see the places they want. In […]

How To Prevent Burnout For The Young Hustler

There are days were you are just off. You seem to be in a daze.

Dylan Madden Meets and Trains With The Legend John Doe Bodybuilding

Today I got to meet the Man behind the Top Bodybuilding website. If you haven’t heard of him then you must be living under a rock.

How To Regain Your Excitement Towards Life

You reach a point in your life from time to time, where you lose excitement towards life. In this article we will talk about how to regain your excitement towards life.