What to do when fear starts calling the shots
used to hate public speaking. By “hate” I mean that, given the choice between public speaking and being boiled in molten lava, I’d pick public speaking but only because I don’t have access to lava. I mean, I’ve called in sick to work to avoid giving presentations. I even turned down a lucrative promotion because [...]
The Problem with Facebook
Okay, well, apparently every month or so I get a wild hair and decide I’m going to offend 99% of the world’s population. Last time, I went on a tear about productivity blogs. This time my foe has grown. Welcome, in the red corner, weighing in at one berzillion pounds, the undefeated Facebook. Ding! Round [...]
Doom and Gloom, or Your Time to Shine?
As a very wise man said to me once (last night), “Crises like these aren’t accidents. Nor are successes. They’re created.” Businesses are closing doors. Belts are tightening. People are worried. “Gee, thanks for the happy new year wishes, Charlie. Way to start that one off.” Okay, wait. It gets better! Maybe times are tough. [...]
Life Myths #2 – You need to swallow your pride
I’m going to say anything stupid and cliche in this post like, “Your pride is all you have.” Something I overheard today. On accident. While eavesdropping on a somewhat heated conversation: “Just ask him for help already, swallow your pride.” I didn’t hear the rest of it because I immediately ran out to make fun [...]
The 2 Reasons Your Life and Business Aren’t Expanding, Part 2: Delegation
Even if you don’t have teammates, you can still have a team In Part 1, Waste we talked about how wasted time and actions (same thing, really) make it appear that you just can’t expand. You feel you can’t work any more than you do, can’t make any more money and you’re tied to the [...]
The 2 Reasons Your Life and Business Aren’t Expanding, Part 1: Waste
“Even the pros get this one way wrong.” Have you hit the ceiling with your own personal production or income? Are you ignoring your friends, not walking the dog and skipping meals just so you can get more work done? If so, this post and the next in the series are for you. Writers can [...]
Finally...a book on freelancing that's not just about taxes, client acquisition and time management.
