It’s Sunday night. You’re curled up on the couch watching The Walking Dead and that’s when it hits you- you’d rather face a zombie horde than go to work tomorrow. Some call it the “Sunday scaries”; it’s the sense of dread that creeps in when you realize the weekend is over and tomorrow you have to go back to work. … Read More
11 Smart Strategies To Stay Focused And Get More Done
You aren’t where you want to be. You aren’t getting the results that matter to you. You lack focus, and it’s a problem. Most people fall into one of two categories- those whose lives are run by their to-do list, and those who prefer to fly by the seat of their pants. Neither option is ideal. If you’re the … Read More
The Hustle Myth: How To Actually Crush Your Goals
What are your big bold goals for this year? Do you want to grow your business? Earn more money? Get a new job or promotion? When we think about reaching our most ambitious goals, we often start by adding more to our to-do list. More effort. More money. More action. More time. What if I told you to work less to … Read More
11 Ways To Calm Anxiety At Work
Work is stressful. Whether you work for yourself or someone else, anxiety can flare up at work. In the US, 40 million adults suffer from anxiety disorders, yet how depression and anxiety play out in the workplace is rarely discussed, with less than 37% of those affected seeking treatment. You’re expected- you expect yourself- to manage anxiety at work. You may think … Read More
Are you charging enough? The top 3 mistakes you make when pricing your services
If you’re wondering if you’re charging too little, the answer is yes. If you’re wondering if you’re charging too much, the answer is no. How do I know? Well, when you’re charging the right amount, you typically aren’t thinking about how much you’re charging. You’re too busy doing the awesome work you do! So let’s say you are thinking about … Read More
How to stop being busy
Our society puts a high value on being busy. Instagram is filled with images tagged #hustle, #hustlehard, and #busy. If we’re not making enough money we think we need to work harder, to do more. Start listening for the word “busy” and you’ll begin to notice how much you and the people you know say you are “busy”. Busy has … Read More
Progress is the new perfect
It’s easy to remember your failures. You’re keenly aware of things you haven’t done. You set goals based on subjective indicators of success, as if numbers are all it takes to make you happy. The right number on the scale. The right number in your bank account. The right number in your zip code. All too often you fail to … Read More
Life is hard. Or is it easy?
I’ve had a particularly hard life. I grew up in poverty and experienced trauma at an early age. I had to fight, and work hard, and earn for everything I have. I bootstrapped my life and my success. My life story has taught me life is hard, and it’s true, life IS hard. But what if life is easy? What … Read More
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11 Ways to Increase Your Income
Just about everyone wants to make more money- myself included! Unfortunately, few people will see their income increase much in the next year because they’re going about it all wrong. Most people are looking for the right strategy that will put more money in their pocket. They think what we need is the perfect elevator pitch, the cookie-cutter sales funnel, or salary negotiation … Read More