According to the Census Bureau, more than 4.4 million new businesses were created in the U.S. during 2020 — the highest total on record. For reference, that’s a 24.3% increase from 2019 and 51.0% higher than the 2010-19 average. Half a million new businesses were started in January 2021, alone.* What does that mean for…
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The Forecast for 2022: Happy New Year
You’re receiving this while I’m on vacation with my family which is a great relief after a year of hard work, tripling my business, and caretaking extended family members. Last year, I did a predictive post which is not my usual MO. I’m coming back this year to compare how those predictions played out and…
Work: Are You Bored?
There’s a parenting practice where if your child complains that they’re bored, you come back with “If you have an imagination, there’s no such thing as being bored.” And the parent sends the kid off to use their imagination and challenges them to create something to do. What about you? The adult version of bored,…
The Pandemic Changed My Business: How One Question Might Help You
The pandemic shut down was hard for so many people including people I know personally. For me, it was fraught with challenges but turned out to be one of the best years I’ve had in a long time. I shed 32 pounds after gaining 19 in the early months of the upheaval. Most of my…
Bypass Your Brain and Get to the Truth!
Our brains are command central for all operations in our body but when it comes to finding direction for your life and career, it can be your biggest obstacle to clarity. If I could invent a magic pill, it wouldn’t be one to make your wishes come true. It would be a pill to turn…
The ‘Great Resignation’ and The Myths of Summer
Have you caught wind of this month’s viral prediction? Experts are predicting the Great Resignation. Post-pandemic, more people are clear about what they do and do not want from work and a vast percentage are considering quitting their jobs. Contrary to previous assumptions about the season, there may be opportunities this summer. This presents some…