Ways to Stay Motivated
Ways to Stay Motivated For a lot of people, getting a great idea is easy. (“I’m going to go to the gym EVERY DAY for the next 30 days!”) For some, getting started on that great idea is easy, too. (“Woo hoo! Day one! I […]
How to Get Better Clients
Andy sighed.  He said, “It’s like every time I see a call with this person on my schedule, I just want to gouge my eyes out.” Andy was in the process of discovering a crucial business truth: No amount of money is worth taking on […]
Do You Take “All or Nothing” to the Extreme?
Ah, what a day. You picked up the brand new car you’ve been wanting forever. You drove it out of the lot, and now you’re heading to the mountains for a camping trip with some friends. All the while, you’re inhaling that new-car smell. Go […]
How to Get Your Focus Back and Get More Done
Have you ever been at home all day when nothing’s in the fridge? You open the door. You poke your head in. You hum a little tune and look around. You sigh. You grab a handful of pine nuts. You go back to your desk. […]
The Personal Happiness Formula for High-Achievers
We were dying. All of us. Collectively experiencing a most brutal end. I kept my gaze forward, knowing that even a slight sideways glance meant that I’d witness the suffering of my neighbor. From behind me, there was a grunt. In front, a slight groan. […]
How to Get Big Stuff Done In Little Chunks of Time
You’ve wanted to write a book forever – but each year goes by it doesn’t get written. You promised yourself you’d get rid of all the crap in the basement – and months have passed leaving you grateful you didn’t share your intention with anyone. […]
Your Official Solo-Business “Not-To-Do” List
Of course you’ve got a To-Do list. But have you ever sat down and created your very own “Not To Do” list? No? Well, for the record, every time you set a new business goal for yourself or your income, the first action step is […]
Focus Formula: How An Entrepreneur Gets It All Done
I’ve been working with my client Sue Ludwig for almost five years now. I recently came up with a nickname for her. I called her a farm animal. This made her laugh out loud. But she can see the relevance. (And she has texted me […]
Keep a Business Journal for Clarity and Momentum
The thing about the word “solo” in front of the words “business owner” is that you’re often alone. You’re the one who leads your business. You’re the one who guides your team. You’re the one who makes the decisions about next steps — who to […]
Your Clock or Your Cash (How to Rethink your Personal Economy)
Years ago, I witnessed this scene at the post office”¦ A man haggled with the postal clerk to see how many brochures he could stuff into his envelope before the postage price jumped to the next level. When he realized that the next level was […]