If you’ve ever been on a roller coaster, you know that moment right before the first drop – you grip the bar, your stomach tightens, you take a deep breath, and you wonder what the heck you just got yourself into. Welcome to entrepreneurship. Except this ride lasts years instead of minutes. There’s no operator…
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When the Storm Hits: Your Guide to Weathering What Comes and Emerging Stronger
The meteorologists saw it coming days in advance. The grocery stores emptied of bread and milk. Batteries flew off the shelves. Everyone knew the storm was approaching, yet when it finally arrived, many still found themselves unprepared for its full force. Life’s storms work the same way. Sometimes we see them gathering on the horizon…
Before You Do, Remember Who You’re Becoming
Every January, millions of people launch into action. They join gyms, open blank documents for that novel they’ve been meaning to write, or register their LLC for the side hustle that’s going to change everything. By February, most have stopped. The problem isn’t lack of willpower or poor planning. It’s that they’re trying to change…
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…
Break Out of the Norms You Set for Yourself
Break Out of the Norms You Set for Yourself I had to take a forced break from my usual live broadcast and my newsletter topic plan this past week due to my mother being in the hospital. Between both my parents, other family members, and one of my children’s childhood spent in hospitals, I’ve been…