Almost everyone seems to have entrepreneurial dreams these days. With remote work becoming the norm, self-employment soaring, and the barrier to entry shrinking, more people are hanging their shingle, claiming to be open for business. But just because it’s easier to start a business doesn’t mean it’s easy to find success. All too often, people…
Lessons Learned
Human Beings in the Time of War
I’m covering a touchy subject today – and I’m coming to you as a Jewish person. Yes, I’m going there: war. Specifically, the Israeli and Hamas situation. I’m not a religious person, but I was raised Jewish and identify as Jewish culturally. I believe Israel has a right to exist. That doesn’t mean I agree…
Business Lessons My Latest Hobby Taught Me
Earlier this year, I discovered a new hobby: Furniture Flipping. In case you’ve missed this trend all over social media, it’s when people take tired old vintage, antique, or boring mass-produced furniture and freshen it up with paint, refinishing, and other creative ways to give it some oomph. When I was clearing out some of…
Is it Time to Change Your M.O.?
We all have a certain m.o. And if we let it, that m.o. runs the show. Your modus operandi — or m.o. for short — is how you work. It’s the way you approach things, the manner in which you tackle a challenge, and the habits you carry out every day. If it’s working for…
How to Stop Imposter Syndrome in Its Tracks
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Are you sometimes afraid that someone’s going to discover you have no idea what you’re doing — that you’re not the expert you proclaim to be, you’re not as skilled as you’ve made yourself out to be, and you’re not quite qualified to be in the position you’ve…
How to Deal with Difficult People
Let’s face it; people can be difficult. Even if you consider yourself a people person, dealing with various needs, personalities, priorities, and quirks can be challenging. There’s always going to be conflict. Whether it’s a tough client, boss, or coworker, your overall success and happiness ultimately depend on how well you’re able to navigate that…