The Top Ten Mistakes Solo-preneurs Make In Business

The entrepreneurial spirit runs wild in us creative types. Whether web designer, artist, or coach – the possibility of freedom and self-generated income is so appealing! However, many get quickly burnt-out and disillusioned on this path. That’s because no one teaches us how to have a business AND be creative all at once. It’s quite…

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How to Make Your Life A Drama Free Zone

One of the hardest things I ever had to admit was that I was a total drama queen. And one of the best things I ever did was to give up my crown and step down from that throne. That’s because drama – with all of its he-said-she-said, self-righteous anger, and done-me-wrong stories – is…

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The Shadow Effect – DVD Review

I saw that Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson were featured in this informational movie. That peeked my interest. I respect all of those people and value their opinions, even if I don’t always agree with them. I watched the trailer on youtube. (click here) Okay, now I knew I had to see this…

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Jersey Shore

Image via Wikipedia I’m going to the Jersey Shore. My mind is only on seeing the ocean, dipping my feet in the water and taking a deep breath. I’ve been working a long time without a break. Here’s a little advice: take care of yourself first. Take the time you need to recharge. If the…

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Advice to a Young Woman

Image via Wikipedia Dear Diary, Week One: He’s really cute. He’s got that perfect hair and cute dimple. He holds my hand in public! He makes sure everyone knows we are together. He wants to hear all my conversations with my girlfriends. We do EVERYTHING together. How lucky am I? Week Two: Maybe he’s right,…

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Time

Image via Wikipedia It’s important to manage your time. If you’re like me, you are doing four things at once and trying to keep all the balls in the air. I am not a good juggler. That’s Lesson Number One. Know What You Are Good At. I am good at talking to people, following a…

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Wish List

I love to read. At any given time I have three books I’m reading. I thought I’d write today about my wish list. The books I want. Network Your Way to Millions by Russ Paley Russ is a leader and maniac in our company. He reminds me of the Gary Vaynerchuk of Melaleuca. He just…

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Sunday Morning Musing

I live in a county of 10,000 people. I like it here. I had lived in Chicago and enjoyed it there too. Home is still Geneva Iowa though. I have fun visiting Chicago and love the restaurants, and friends and museums and coffee everywhere. But there is something to be said for the quiet mornings,…

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I Worked In An Adult Bar – Lessons Learned

Image by Bashed via Flickr I must have embarassed myself a lot as a kid, because I don’t remember being so embarassed as an adult. That’s not to say I don’t remember doing stupid things. I do them on a pretty regular basis. My friend Clemmie would say “it’s all a part of growing up…

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The Invitation

The Invitation It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.I want to know what you ache forand if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are.I want to know if you will risk looking like a foolfor lovefor your dreamfor the adventure of being…

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