Do You Make it Too Hard for People to Pay You?
I was standing in line waiting to buy kombucha at Green Life, my city’s beloved organic grocery store. The guy in front of me had a few small items. His total came to $14.38. As he pulled out his debit card, the cashier asked, “Would […]
Should You Make Your Business Appear Bigger Than it Really Is?
As a solo-business owner, you’ve got it made. There’s no boss to answer to. Cubicles are a thing of the past. HR doesn’t hound you for a lost security code. And you’re probably reading this in a t-shirt and jeans. (Okay, you’re in your pajamas. […]
Got Lots of Ideas? Here’s What To Do with Them…
Have you ever said something like this to a friend: “Okay – I have this idea… [You then spend a good three minutes explaining your idea – and you finish off by asking,] “…Is that a good idea? Or am I just, like, COMPLETELY freakin’ […]
How to Deal With Unexpected Conflict in your Business
Paula’s business is smack dab in the middle of a male-dominated industry building. Each person is responsible for his own business, but the group operates out of the same space. Paula is the only woman in the building. And you guessed it. The “good ol’ […]
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 […]
Consider the Source: A Checklist for Business Advice
I could hear the defeat in Andrea’s voice. “So, tell me again what he told you?” I asked. “He told me my logo sucks.” “Did he say why?” “No. He said it was boring and that I should do the whole website over again.” The […]
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. […]
The #1 Most Blown-Off Success Principle Ever
Over the course of a month, my husband and I found 16 four-leaf clovers between us. Some of them were huge. We’re talking NUCLEAR huge. Some of them were small. They seem to be throwing themselves in our path. I remember the sacred feeling of […]