As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, I recently started a part-time job. Although it may seem like I was admitting entrepreneurial defeat by doing this, the regular paycheck has actually injected new life into my business. It’s given me the time and space to work on my business goals without having to make decisions…
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Guest Post on Grymm and Epic: “The Epic Guide to Teaching”
I know it’s not Thursday, but I couldn’t wait to let you know that I have a guest post up today on Grymm and Epic, a blog for creative entrepreneurs run by the excellent Steff Metal. If you’re a creative entrepreneur (or any kind of entrepreneur at all, really) who is interested in making some…
Conscious Eating 101: Ten People, Books, and Films That Will Change Your Approach to Eating
The food that we put into our bodies quite literally creates the building blocks for the rest of our lives. I hope that something on this list helps you to become more aware of the food choices you’re making, if you aren’t already. People Jamie Oliver of The Food Revolution British chef Jamie Oliver started The…
10 Popular Career Myths You’ve Been Told: MythBusters Edition
Photo by Flickr user Horia Varlan When you were growing up, well-meaning parents, teachers, and career advisors passed on their favorite nuggets of career “wisdom.” When you started out in the working world, you dutifully tried to follow these tried-and-true guidelines, only to wonder what was wrong with you when following “the rules” didn’t bring…
Conscious Consumerism: Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Another Info Product
photo credit: Aim low, play bass At the beginning of the year, I set a goal to become a more conscious consumer. I’m not a big spender by nature, but info products and books are my Achilles heel. It’s easy—sometimes too easy—to justify the purchase with the excuse that it’s information that I can use…
