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April 15, 2016
Five for Friday: 4/15 Edition
Five things you absolutely must see/read/listen to this weekend: 1.This guide to cleaning your pots and pans. I honestly do not know if these tips will work, but it’s worth a try! I hate those grody cookie sheets.
April 8, 2016
Five for Friday: 4/8 Edition
Five things you absolutely must see/read/listen to this weekend: 1. This interview in the Washington Post by Nora Krug with Beverly Cleary, who turns 100 on 4/12. Mrs. Cleary influenced my life in numerous ways, from my sister and me acting out “Ramona and Beezus” (I had to be Beezus because I was older, even though […]
April 3, 2016
Online Business Should NOT Be Complicated.
I’ve been building my business online for a long time. I’ve invested TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars in training from some big names, from not-so-big names, and some people who have no business teaching anything, let alone how to make money. I’ve done a lot of stuff right. I’ve done a lot of stuff wrong. […]
March 24, 2016
Five for Friday: 3/25 Edition
Five things you absolutely must see/read/listen to this weekend: 1. This article on what not to say to your teenage daughter (and what to say instead) from Bon Bon Break. I have two teens in the house, and as much as I remember my teenage years, things have changed tremendously — and I wouldn’t say my […]
Clone of Five for Friday: 3/25 Edition
Five things you absolutely must see/read/listen to this weekend: 1. This article on what not to say to your teenage daughter (and what to say instead) from Bon Bon Break. I have two teens in the house, and as much as I remember my teenage years, things have changed tremendously — and I wouldn’t say my […]
March 22, 2016
Why I’m Working for Free: Or, What Costco Knows About Marketing
Way back when I was a baby journalist, I used to regularly contribute my essays and articles to publications without the expectation of pay. Because I had few credits to my name, I was after the byline in publications like the San Jose Mercury News. I knew that being able to add their name to my […]
March 21, 2016
Stop Thinking.
About seven years ago, I found myself in a rotten position. My dream job with my dream company had just disappeared, a victim of the changing world of periodical publishing. I faced the choice of either figuring out how to make some serious cash on my own, or having to go back to the dreaded […]
March 7, 2016
The Problem with Gurus
I’ve always felt uncomfortable with “expert” status. Because I’m always looking to push the boundaries of my knowledge, I never feel like I know enough to be considered an expert. Yes, I love to share my findings and my experiences, but I always do so from the perspective of, “Here’s what I’ve discovered, and you may find … Continue reading The Problem with Gurus
March 2, 2016
Beware the Woman in the Hat
In the past four weeks, I’ve attended a kajillion personal development/business/marketing workshops. I learned a ton and had some great laughs with my wingman Amy. Because she’s a writer, too, everything was grist for the blogging mill. I heard some wonderful speakers (Tony Robbins, BAM!) and met some interesting people. But I also discovered a very important … Continue reading Beware the Woman in the Hat
February 29, 2016
Tomorrow, What Will You Wish You’d Done Today?
Today is a once-every-four-years chance to live differently. To have a different kind of experience. To do things intentionally, incorporating activities and behaviors you might otherwise not even think about. What if we started today with this question: “Tomorrow, what will I wish I’d done today?” I created this graphic for you, to inspire you … Continue reading Tomorrow, What Will You Wish You’d Done Today?
