Entrepreneurship Archives - Esther Jacobs – the NO EXCUSES LADY: speaker, author, digital nomad

Improving your manuscript

lydia orth — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:14:50 +0000

Common manuscript mistakes. Discover practical tips, examples, and common mistakes to improve your book manuscript, with guidance from experienced editor and writing coach Esther Jacobs.

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How I wrote a book in one week with ChatGPT

Esther Jacobs — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:26:19 +0000

Writing a book in one week might sound like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it becomes more achievable than you'd think. I recently wrote a business book for a client in just seven days, using my Reverse Writing methodology and ChatGPT. Along the way, I learned some valuable lessons that anyone can benefit from—even if you're not writing a book.

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My 13 most memorable speaking gigs

Esther Jacobs — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:37:31 +0000

I have been a motivational speaker for more than 25 years. Each of the 1000 keynotes and 2 TEDx speeches was special. Either because of the location (Qatar, South Africa, Lithuania, New York, in a zoo, in the money museum during my collection of €16 of foreign coins for charity) or because of the special connection I had with the audience (entrepreneurs, travellers, professional women, veiled or not). I treasure the messages people sent me afterwards; how my story changed their lives and motivated them to quit their jobs, become entrepreneurs or make another important life decision after hearing my talk. Some events stood out. In this blog, I share some of my most memorable events, bloopers, and some tips for speakers at the end.

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Where to find remote work, or find a virtual assistant (VA)

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:35:09 +0000

Whether you are looking for a remote job, or for somebody who can do remote work for you or your company, here is the list of companies / website / platforms you have all been waiting for!

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Lessons from construction projects abroad

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:02:25 +0000

Investing in a foreign country: an adventure or a nightmare? It can be both, and even at the same time.

I already had some experience with Dutch real estate, but when I bought a plot of land in Puglia, South Italy three years ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It felt like an exciting adventure, and prices were extremely low compared to what I was used to. I dove in, even though everybody said I was crazy, I did not speak the language, did not know anybody in Italy and I had no idea of the local customs, rules, and regulations.

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Learn with me?

Esther Jacobs — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:44:42 +0000

This summer – during a heatwave (!) – I recorded my Dutch online program ‘Zo schrijf je een boek!’. Around 60 videos with all my tips and examples of how to write, promote, and publish your book. I really enjoyed creating this e-course (except for the heatwave…) and I am happy and proud that it helps so many writers with their books. Would you like to learn with me?

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Baby Bathwater unconference

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:40:55 +0000

“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater…”
Sure, it’s expensive, but it’s also the most exclusive ‘unconference’ I have ever heard of. $10,000 gets you 4 days on a private island in Croatia, with 200 incredibly sharp and accomplished people, who have left their ego’s at home

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Real Estate secrets

Esther Jacobs — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 17:50:26 +0000

I discovered that real estate investing can be very interesting and accessible, even for location independent people.

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My 8 best Productivity Hacks – Inspiration Shot November 2018

Esther Jacobs — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:21:20 +0000

My 8 best Productivity Hacks - Inspiration Shot November 2018 October is my most productive month. It is becoming a yearly tradition to combine three events in Thailand. During my writing retreat, I help entrepreneurs write their book in one week, and get some writing done myself. At the DCBKK conference of successful [...]

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My five best productivity hacks

Esther Jacobs — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:10:11 +0000

My five best productivity hacks The month of October is usually my most productive month. In this blog, I share my 5 productivity ‘epiphanies’. It all happens in Thailand; the first week I organize a writing retreat to help entrepreneurs to write their books in one week and get some writing done myself. [...]

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