As many as 90% of startup businesses ultimately fail. This does not have to be your story. If you are agile and able to switch directions when necessary, your business may continue to succeed or even grow rather than die an untimely and avoidable death. Knowing when to pivot and how to do so successfully…
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Lay the Foundation Before You Leap
The best time to be thinking about your next job is before you need it, while you are still employed. Start now by exploring some of these ideas that will better prepare you for if and when the day comes to make a change. 7 Ways to Lay the Groundwork for Your Next Job (Even…
Making a Happy Change
If it’s time for a career change, here are some simple tips to help you slow down and take that next step intentionally. Rather than rushing or running away, take the time to get to know yourself, know what matters, and be mindful in your steps. As this author expresses, this is ultimately about you,…
“Schooled” – How A Recovering Perfectionist Found That Discomfort Really Does Equal Growth
There is so much I often write about ‘back to school’ season, but this year, I have a new take on it. Over the last few weeks, I was ‘schooled.’ For only the second time in two decades, I went out for a local theatre opportunity to play a dream role. This past Sunday I…
“Reinvention” or Reintegration?
Many people are feeling a need or desire for a fresh start, thinking they need to “reinvent” their lives. As we know at Now What?®, the most successful “second acts” actually are not reinventions at all, but rather come from what this author describes as, “crafting a new idea that’s almost always deeply rooted in…