Fear is a Liar. Use it to Soar!
The phrase “Feel the fear and do it anyway” from Susan Jeffers’ book of the same name has become a common motivational slogan, but we all know sometimes it’s easier said than done. The emotion of fear plays a major role in our lives, often at an unconscious level. It impacts how we make decisions,
Continue Reading...Albert Einstein’s Guide to Success
What if I told you that we all have what it takes to be as successful as Albert Einstein? When we think about the “greatest genius of the 20th century,” many of us focus on his moment of triumph in bringing light to the theory of relativity – at which point we’ll probably feel a
Continue Reading...Multiple Streams of Income for Tomorrow
I haven’t been an atheist, but I understand and commiserate with this post in every other way. If you are familiar with the blog Cheeseslave, this is Ann Marie, the author. We haven’t hit a million (yet), but we are familiar with the struggles and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. It’s hard to talk
Continue Reading...Start a Side Business? Me? Yes, You!
5 Great Reasons to Start a Side Gig A side business, or “side hustle” as they are affectionately called, is basically anything that you can do in your spare time to make some extra cash for yourself. The beauty of a side business is that you’ll essentially take something that you already enjoy and are
Continue Reading...EXERCISE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL
YOUR NO EXCUSE GUIDE TO STAYING FIT WHILE FLYING AND TONED WHEN TRAVELING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Guest Post Many fitness enthusiasts find it difficult to follow their normal exercise plan while traveling to see family or friends for the winter holidays. Unfamiliar environments, tightly-packed family living conditions, or lack of exercise equipment may hamper even
Continue Reading...#Goals? Not So Fast
WARNING: Researchers from four top business schools have collaborated to show that in many cases goals do more harm than good. But, but….goal setting is a part of life, business, success, and happiness, yes? I set goals. I expect you set goals! Gurus from every walk of life set goals, and urge us to as
Continue Reading...Can You Offer Grace and Mercy to Toxic People?
When I was at the hair salon the other day, my new stylist and I had entered into the part of a complex color visit that requires her attention and my silence. Right next to us, another stylist greeted her return client, and the conversation that they had made me continue into deep thought about
Continue Reading...How You Can Turn Your Irritating Pickiness Into a Paycheck
Do your friends and family know not to make any grammatical errors in your presence? No? Just me? Hahahahaha! I know I’m not alone, so I have to tell you that this is actually a sought after attribute. You can, of course, go out into the world and market yourself as a professional proofreader, but
Continue Reading...Set Big Scary Goals Today
We used to talk in unschooling circles about encouraging our kids to make Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). Now, I see a lot of people calling them Big Scary Goals (BSGs). Whatever they are called, they are doing hard and scary things to meet or exceed wild dreams. They aren’t my thing. At least, that’s
Continue Reading...What is Unschooling Anyway?
Whoops. I might actually break the internet with that question. Not exactly, but it can get people excitable, especially if they are familiar with the term unschooling at all. It is most often attributed to an American educator from the 70s named John Holt. He was an award-winning public school teacher, and he recognized fairly
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