Business Advice You Probably Shouldn’t Take
When I first started a personal blog back in 2008, I was nervous about putting my most private thoughts and feelings out there on the internet for anyone to rea...
Category: work life balance
The Pros and Cons of MLMs
A couple of years ago, I signed up for an MLM (multi-level marketing) program. If you don’t know what that is, let me give you some examples: Rodan & ...
The Devil’s in the Details
I am a detail-oriented person. I put everything on my calendar, rarely forget an appointment and follow up on what I say I’ll do; it’s important to ...
Don’t Feed the Stress
Stress. We talk about it a lot, usually as a negative thing. This business meeting or that family gathering was stressful. I have so much going on, I’m st...
Working for Yourself (Esteem)
Freelancing is hard. I got a rejection email yesterday, for a project I thought I was perfect for. I was surprised and disappointed. It caused me to question my...
The Balancing Act: How to Stay Focused Working at Home
I love working from home, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, but it comes with it’s own unique set of challenges. Officing out of the house, I do...
Building Your Business…or Not
I originally posted this on my personal site, but it’s actually more of a business post on gaining a little perspective. This is not about working harder,...
Two Tools For Your Small Business: Simplicity and Intuition
I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I made an exception. My personal goals for the year are to to focus on simplicity and l...
Do It Again: How to Cope With That Task You Hate
I have never liked calling people on the phone. Save a couple of teenage years when the receiver was permanently affixed to my ear, I’ve always avoided ph...