Are you a strong woman? Independent. Intelligent. Relentless. No nonsense. I like your style. Though I’m all about feminism and women’s rights, it does feel very…1970? Aren’t we beyond that? Thankfully, I grew up believing in myself, for the most part, and never had any doubt about my ability to be successful on my own. […]
Change/Growth
The Critical Thing You Always Need More of: Support
Is that “freedom based business” you’ve dreamed of running starting to run you? Time to get more help. Like it or not, as an entrepreneur, the critical thing you always need more of is support. Always. I get it, no one can do it quite like you, it’s hard to hand over tasks and can […]
Perfection is in the Process
It was my wedding anniversary last week. I found myself reflecting on our wedding song, a damn good song, “True Love Travels on a Gravel Road,” by Elvis Presley. It’s an “old soul” kind of song for a wedding. It’s not like our true love had been on a road that was so full of gravel, nor […]
7 Reasons Why Starting a Business Is Better For You Than Therapy
Let me start this post by being clear that I am not slamming therapy. I have been practicing therapy for over a decade and know that it is a game changer for so many people. This process otherwise known as “the talking cure” has saved countless lives, of that I am sure. If you want […]
The other side of success
I know your kind. You put 110% into your work. You don’t give up. You do like to do things your way, because it usually works better, and when it doesn’t, it still feels right. You’re no longer employable – you can’t take the bureaucracy and the games, the schedule, the attitudes and the boring […]
Why the divorce rate is higher among entrepreneurs
Even though little research exists about the actual divorce rate among entrepreneurs, it is said to be higher than that of the general population. With the average divorce rate in the U.S. hovering around 50%, that’s a scary statistic. There are a number of reasons why business owners wind up divorced, some of which I’ll […]