When brothers Shep and Ian Murray started Vineyard Vines, a tie company based on Martha’s Vineyard, they were told it was a dumb idea. When Rick Wetzel of Wetzel’s Pretzels decided to run with his wife’s idea to sell big, soft pretzels at the mall, he sold his Harley to raise funds. The genesis of…
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Today’s Quote: Worst Days vs. Best Days
“The worst days of those who enjoy what they do, are better than the best days of those who don’t.” E. James Rohn
PUSHING THROUGH THE WAIT
by Now What?® Coaching Founder, Laura Berman Fortgang High on the list of painful experiences, in my opinion, is waiting. Waiting for answers to a job interview, a college application, a turn in your luck, or any other potentially life-changing outcome. There is little comfort in holding your breath to see how the rest of…
The Artisan Economy
Earlier this year in The Answer May Be On The Prairie, Laura shared her aerial view image of the prairie town, where people made a living using their individual skills and talents. She noted some striking similarities to the reinvention occurring in today’s workforce, which appear to be “leading people back to selling their wares…
Today’s Quote: Anything is Possible
“Lots of things that couldn’t be done have been done.” Charles Auston Bates
Intimidating or Freeing?
Job hunting can feel intimidating at any age, even to an experienced career professional. Yet once you get beyond those initial feelings of having to put yourself out there again, it can actually be freeing to realize that because your criteria is different at this stage of your life, that in turn frees up the…