Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of our core conversations on Charlie’s book Start Finishing. In our last conversation, Nailah Blades talked about how to maximize your Recovery blocks. In today’s conversation, Jenn Labin […]
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Failure or Opportunity: You Get to Choose
It’s inevitable that when we embark on ambitious endeavors, there will be setbacks. Goal setting is designed to get us farther along the road toward success. Without clearly defined goals, many of […]
How to Make Progress on Your Big Goals with Daily Commitments
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Todd Henry of Accidental Creative. It’s tempting to believe that accomplishing your goals is about big efforts and huge wins. In reality, it’s more […]
Are You an Information Junkie?
Some of us just can’t get enough of learning. We are constantly on the search for the next piece of information that will finally take us where we want to go: a […]
How to KonMari Your Mental Clutter
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Molly Gordon. Marie Kondo’s KonMari approach to transforming cluttered homes into havens of peace and contentment has captured imaginations worldwide. If we look to the […]
How to Ease the Emotional Labor of Being a Creative Entrepreneur
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Lisa Robbin Young. Before I sat down to write this post, my home was spotless. I cleaned every dish, washed every article of clothing, swept […]
7 Ways to Set Your Own Rules for Your Success
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Shahrzad Arasteh. Starting and running your own endeavor, whether you call it a small business, freelance work, or entrepreneurial project, can be exciting, full […]
The ABCs of Cultivating Practice: How to Get Where You Want to Be
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Yvonne Ator, MD, MPH. “One, two, three…! I’ve got this! Four, five, six… Easy day! Hooyah!” Gasping, I bear-crawled through the sand, step by tiny […]
How to Pivot Strategically
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Kerra Bolton. Change was in the air and Natalie, my client, was scared. The nonprofit where Natalie worked for 20 years recently called a […]
3 Ways to Deal with Your Nemeses
Every once in a while, we bump into people, issues, or patterns that challenge us so greatly that we name them our nemeses. They could be your coworker Steve, your ex-husband’s new […]
How to Be a Brand Activist Even When You Hate Politics
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Kerra Bolton. Everything is political these days – even football and pizza. President Donald Trump ignited months of controversy in September when he criticized […]
5 Reasons Why You Need to Start Saying No to People You Love
A common theme in my work with clients is boundaries and feeling empowered to establish and communicate those boundaries with important people in their lives. If you’ve ever had to start over […]
How to Avoid Disappointment by Evaluating Your Motives
I recently mediated a conversation between people who are part of an organization dealing with some growing pains. The conversation reminded me of a lot of lessons I have had to learn […]
How to Reclaim Your Empowerment with YOU As the Foundation
At dinner recently, Charlie told me about a book he had just finished reading, Turn the Ship Around, which led to an interesting conversation about empowerment. Before you groan and check out […]
5 Painful Reasons You’re Clinging to Your Self-Concept (and Why You Should Let It Go)
“Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” —Reinhold Niebuhr A continual struggle we all face is that where we started is […]
How to Use Medium to Kickstart Your Writing Right Now
Lots of people want to start blogging or sharing their writing online but never start because they get stuck on a bunch of questions that seem really important but ultimately don’t matter […]
3 Growth-Oriented Ways to Explore Your Creative Edge
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Larry Robertson. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating something new, you’ve probably wondered some or all of the following: How do I start? How […]
Good Self Care Is the Foundation for Flourishing
Several years ago I was in a place where it felt like it was all I could do to get through the day. You know those days when what sounds best to […]