There are so many aspects of our youth that seem silly in retrospect: the pain of unrequited crushes, the worry over future responsibilities, and the seemingly constant contest of popularity. And yet, we carry so much of it into adulthood without even realizing it. If there’s one thing I’ve had to remind myself of as…
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A guest post by Jess Connolly In the Bible, there’s a story about this guy, Joseph, who really had just a hard, weird go of it. He was the youngest brother in a long line of sons and—as youngest brothers often are—he was treasured and beloved by his mama. He was the baby, and he…
I was the only member of my team for a long while. And, honestly, there were parts of going it alone that I really loved. I loved the creative freedom. I loved making all of the decisions. I just generally loved having complete control over my business. But eventually, I realized I couldn’t do it…
A few things I’m into right now: SEE: The End It Movement in action — Join me in partnering with them to fund the fight against modern-day slavery. READ: The 4 Disciplines of Execution — It’s a Covey book, which means it’s a pretty heavy read… but full of valuable research and information. HEAR: K-Love —Or silence, especially when…
Your morning is your sacred space. It’s an opportunity to carve out time dedicated to you and your highest priorities. And when done with consistency—which is the whole point of a “routine”, after all—a successful morning routine can actually change your life. It will slowly shift your focus, your habits, and your attitude if you…
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A guest post by Rebecca Smith The other day I saw a webinar advertisement on how to achieve the “dream entrepreneurial lifestyle”. Lots of beach vacations with a Mai Tai in hand. Million dollar revenue. Even more vacations. Free nights, weekends, and a late start to every day. No hustle. Because if you’re hustling, then…
When’s the last time you thought about your personal brand? I’ll be honest, even as a business owner with a bit of a personal platform, I don’t always consider my own brand. But it is important—whether you’re an entrepreneur or the stay-at-home parent (or both)—because it allows you to be proactive about the way you’re…
I started my business in 2011. And if my passion—helping entrepreneurs design and take back control of their lives—were currency, I would’ve been turning a profit within days. That’s not the way most businesses work, unfortunately. Passion is great (important, even) but it can only get you so far. And mine did. But by the…
“Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” I’m not sure who first said that. Probably Shakespeare. But I get it. I think you get it, too. By now, I think we’re all familiar with the negative aspects of comparing ourselves to others. We know that it makes us feel bad about even the…
