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5 Reasons to Stop Being a Perfectionist

5 Reasons to Stop Being a Perfectionist

Are you a perfectionist? Does it bring joy to your life? I’m pretty sure if the answer to the first question is yes, the answer to question number two is definitely a great big NO. How do I know that? Because I am a recovering perfectionist. I spent way too many miserable years trying to …

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When are you too old to be an entrepreneur? Never!

When Are You too Old to Be an Entrepreneur? Never!

Are you giving up on your dream of owning a business because you’ve been told you’re too old to be an entrepreneur? Do you think it’s too late or that you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Banish those thoughts at once! You are not too old to be an entrepreneur. No, I …

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Do You Dream of Becoming an Entrepreneur?

Do You Dream of Becoming an Entrepreneur?

Like most other kids, I had career dreams and aspirations growing up, but becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t actively among them. I don’t think I even heard the word entrepreneur when I was a child. When I was almost 12, I started babysitting to earn pocket money. Babysitting didn’t …

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4 Reasons You Need to Hire a Business Coach Now

4 Reasons You Need to Hire a Business Coach Now

When I was in college, I decided to become a professional photographer when people started asking if I would photograph portraits and events for them. I had very little idea what was involved in starting a business. I knew I needed a business license and a state tax permit. I didn’t know much …

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8 Things Productive People Do to Be More Successful

8 Things Productive People Do to Be More Successful

Do you want more success in your life? Do you want to get more done without sacrificing any more of your free time or overwhelming your schedule? Successful people are productive people, and here are eight of the top things productive people do to increase their success. 1. Prioritize Your To-Do …

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5 Books that Changed my Business

5 Books that Changed my Business

I read.  A lot. Books are an essential part of my education, especially my entrepreneurial education. I’ve read business books that I wondered why they were written, and I’ve read books that changed my business and have become library staples. It’s not that I just read for …

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How A Backup Plan Can Derail Your Success

The Backup Plan–How It Can Derail Your Success

My college girl called me the other day to talk about her career plan. She knows exactly what she wants to do, and she has outlined the path she plans to take to get there. She’s chosen a career in one of the most highly competitive fields on the planet, and she has a good …

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4 Ways Gossip Hurts Your Business–And What To Do About It

Gossip hurts. Whether you are the gossiper, or the gossipee, gossip is damaging. Gossip has been on my mind this week. Two different podcasts I listen to aired episodes about gossip. While preparing a presentation on positive communication, I remembered a time I was deeply hurt by gossip—from …

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Ditch time management to increase productivity

Ditch Time Management to Increase Productivity

Time management is a hot topic in the business world. Books are written about it, workshops are devoted to it, efficiency experts are forever focusing on it. To be successful and increase productivity you need to be a good at time management. Right? I’ve tried managing time, but no matter what …

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4 Books that Can Help You Become a Better Speaker

4 Books that Can Help You Become a Better Speaker

Public speaking. Two little words that have the power to strike unspeakable fear into the hearts of the bravest of souls. I’m  not sure what it is about presenting to a group, giving a speech or leading a workshop that is so fear inspiring, but there it is. Actually, I took an informal …

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