Category: Mind
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...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...#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...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
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