Rick Martinez
Bio
* Professional Ghostwriter
* USA Today Bestselling Author
* Helping First-Time Authors Craft Non-Fiction Masterpieces
* Helping folks (just like you) realize their dream of writing their book
California born, Texas raised.
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Five Strategies to Ignoring Naysayers as a New Entrepreneur
You're too late to too slow...too dumb, or not prepared...or you haven't a clue what you're doing. These are just a few of the mental hand grenades folks will toss your way as you step out on your own. I personally think a lot of it springs from jealousy. Jealous because you decided to act, and they didn't.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Humans
10 Traits of a Successful Travel Nurse
They say that a nurse is a nurse and that we're all interchangeable. Unless, of course, you're talking about travel nursing. Being a travel RN is an animal unto itself. It requires not only a different thought process but also a different way of approaching things.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
14 Things Nurses Wish You Knew
I've been a nurse for over two decades, and let me tell you, the world is full of interesting people. You don't see it usually. But spend twelve hours hustling in a busy ER, and you'll see strange things start to pop up like mushrooms.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Humans
How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
In February of 2001, I unknowingly went from a $12.25 per hour bedside nurse to a business owner. As I reflect back, I can begin to see the steps. A pattern, if you will. While I want to believe it was all fate, luck, and right place, right time stuff.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Lifehack
The Mindset You Need for Entrepreneurial Success
Payroll was about to be short $6,344, and he had no friggin' clue how to come up with it. That literally happened. It happened to me. And truth be told, it was more than $6.4k. It was near $9k if I really think about it.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Lifehack
The Pros and Cons of Becoming an Entrepreneur
As I write this, Elon Musk is about to buy Twitter. And once again, the beauty of striking out on your own and starting your business or freelance gig is a hot topic. It's front-page news. And maybe you're considering making the leap.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
Entrepreneurs Who Do These 12 Things Are More Likely To Be Successful
There's an age-old argument that entrepreneurs are born, not made. I call bullshit. An entrepreneur can absolutely be made. What you need to do is understand the different characteristics of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. These characteristics can be nurtured and worked on to grow into a successful entrepreneur.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
A Personal Journey To Becoming a Travel Nurse
I think most nurses would agree with me when I say we get asked many questions. We get asked everything from our neighbors calling to little sis asking stuff like "what do you think this is Rick?" or the most common, "can you explain what that doctor said because I have no idea what she just told me." But since I am a male nurse, I honestly get asked the question, "So why a nurse and not a doctor?" the most.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
Are You Ready for Entrepreneurship?
"If trouble comes when you least expect it then maybe the thing to do is to always expect it." ― Cormac McCarthy That quote comes from a book by Cormac McCarthy, and it's stuck with me for a while. It stuck with me because we, as humans, can replace the word trouble with a plethora of other words and the just is the same.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Humans
The Realities of Becoming an Entrepreneur in 2022
In February of 2001, I started what became my very first company. Or, put another way, I became an entrepreneur. The funny thing was I never thought of it that way until someone called me the "E" word. I just assumed I was another fella looking to fulfill a dream. A dream of freedom. Of making more and of doing it on my terms.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
