…or 42 ways to avoid doing that task that takes me out of my comfort zone. I know you’ve done it. We all do it. There’s this task we have to do – go to a networking event, write a résumé, cook an unfamiliar dish, cold call a prospect, call a stranger to ask for help –...
As I’m writing this, it’s a beautiful Monday morning in December (I usually write my posts on Saturday, stay tuned to find out why I’m writing this on Monday) in Atlanta. It’s 24 degrees outside, and there are still 4 inches of snow on the ground. The snow has been on...
You know, there’s a persistent myth that working without a break proves that you’re more productive than anyone else. The myth is so pervasive that recent surveys show that less than 25% of workers use their total earned vacation every year. Unfortunately, refusing to...
I’ve been in the grips of the dreaded Shoulds this Saturday morning. It started with “I should have written my blog post before today!” and went downhill from there. “I should manage my money better.” “I should have a steady income by now.” “I should have a marketing...
Have you ever found yourself so busy you couldn’t think straight? I know I have. Moving through my task list, making sure I’m covering all the bases in my work, handling the gotcha’s that seem to appear from nowhere can leave me befuddled and ineffective. The worst...
So you’re probably wondering what Masterminds are and what they have to do with goals. They’re a hot topic right now, particularly in the start-up and entrepreneurial spaces. But Masterminds aren’t new. They’ve been around for 75 years. What’s a Mastermind? Napoleon...
