Logan Marshall from the Free Life Project shares 7 in-depth insights to set your lifestyle business or blog apart from the crowd, from one of the most innovative non-profits out there, charity: water.

Today I wanted to share a few great free resources with you, as one of the most inspiring business leaders I know has just decided to open-source his revolutionary business. Plus, as it is my birthday, if you’re feeling generous like I am, then let’s channel our combined efforts to help my favorite charity make a positive difference in Bangkok, Thailand.

The itinerary for my official 5-week trip back to the U.S. to travel to South by Southwest Interactive, Coachella Music & Arts Festival, and all over Arizona and California in between. Help contribute to my ambitious projects or help me seek a corporate sponsor for a 2011 entrepreneurship & personal development retreat in Southern California.

A nice bedtime story about the time Cody got royally effed over by a big-name blogger. Rather than ranting about all the perceived misdeeds I’m stressed out about, I try to distill this experience into some useful lessons on community building and how not to treat your True Fans.

In his book The Monk and the Riddle, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Randy Komisar asks “What would you be willing to do for the rest of your life?” Take a detour from the Deferred Life Plan and learn what builds a truly successful business: passion.