A guest post by Rebecca Smith I would like to write a book someday. There. I said it. It’s out into the permanent existence of Internetland. {My palms are actually sweating.} Well, in full honesty, I had to edit that first sentence and take out the word “think”. Here’s what I … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Stop Buying Failure Insurance
Living with Intention
Don’t Miss the Red Flags
When I'm heading off-course —and I'm talking about internally off-course—there are certain clear signs in my life, externally. I say "clear" because they're very evident when I'm paying attention and staying on the lookout for them. But they're also easy to ignore should I so … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Red Flags
You’re Not for Everyone (and That’s OK)
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 … [Read more...] about You’re Not for Everyone (and That’s OK)
Cultivating an Authentic Personal Brand
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 … [Read more...] about Cultivating an Authentic Personal Brand
Passion Is Not the (Only) Secret to Success
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 … [Read more...] about Passion Is Not the (Only) Secret to Success