Feb 11, 2014 | Business and Entrepreneurship
I have a confession. Sometimes–more nearly like every time–after finishing a project, I hate it. My writing class? Sucks, obviously. Last week’s essay? Good God, that could have been better. All those open and empty drafts waiting to be finished? Seriously,...
Jan 20, 2014 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Crafting Your Career, Money + Finances
When I was four weeks old, my mother and father took our then-family-of-four from Germany to Idaho Falls, little baby and tiny toddler in tow. We were standing around in the living room, as my mother recalls (to be be fair, I can’t recall and I certainly wasn’t...
Dec 16, 2013 | Business and Entrepreneurship
When did someone sit down and promise you that it was supposed to be easy? Or better yet, fair? It’s not guaranteed to be easy or fair, and the people who get what they want go after it–in spite of and because of–each and every advantage or disadvantage they are thrown.
Sep 17, 2013 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Organization+Strategy
Lots of folks have emailed me to ask me how I get everything done and what systems I have in place to keep myself motivated, on track, and organized. I love watching how other people work and learning what they do to stay organized–so I thought I’d share a...
Aug 28, 2013 | Business and Entrepreneurship
I wake up in a panic, nerves sending a fear signal up and down my trembling arms. Adrenaline pours into my veins, shooting up my skin like a shock to my system. My brain races, full of questions and doubts and fears. I can’t sleep again, even though it’s...
Aug 10, 2013 | Business and Entrepreneurship
Ever need help with something and don’t know how to ask? Or worse, you think you have to do every step of it yourself? The other day I was chatting with a good friend of mine. A freelance graphic designer with a decent set of clients, he found himself too busy...
