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All creativity begins with the moment of conception. That little piece of kindling that gets the fire going. That initial source of inspiration that takes on a life of its own. That single note from which the entire symphony grows. That single spark of life that signals an idea’s movement value, almost screaming to us, something wants to be built here. And so, in this blog series, I’m going to…

When I look back at my list of goals from five, seven, even ten years ago, what I’m most surprised by is how small my thinking was.  The ambitions were achievable, but they weren’t exactly visionary, strategic or emotionally compelling. The goals were honorable, but they weren’t big enough catalyze my spirit and create a sense of urgency. And they were challenging, but they wouldn’t have required a quantum…

When you’re genetically predisposed to asset your individuality, born with a deep desire to actualize your potential, you can’t help but want to follow your own path. You can’t help but aim yourself in the direction of your own creation, doing work that allows you to be as smart as you are.  After all, those values make you feel fully alive when you honor them. It’s who you are….

Our culture bombards us with the promising message that persistence will be rewarded in the end.  But effort alone is not enough. We could kill ourselves and get nowhere.  When I give presentations to businesspeople, I remind them that there’s a fine line between following up and being a stalker. Whether it’s looking for a job, closing a sale or following up with an old client, if we don’t…

Just because you have a great fire in your soul and nobody ever comes to warm their hands by it, doesn’t mean the world is blind to your talents. Just because you build it and nobody comes, doesn’t mean people aren’t interested in what you have to offer.  Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing. Being the right person, in the right place, at the right time, with the…

You don’t need permission to dream, but you do need to be discerning about the people with whom you share your dream.  Because as excited as you are about making it a reality, the last thing you want to do is waste your passion on people who don’t appreciate or deserve it. Doing so will kill your momentum early on.  For example, if you were raised in a family…

All creativity begins with the moment of conception. That little piece of kindling that gets the fire going. That initial source of inspiration that takes on a life of its own. That single note from which the entire symphony grows. That single spark of life that signals an idea’s movement value, almost screaming to us, something wants to be built here. And so, in this blog series, I’m going to…

In my mid twenties, I was hospitalized for stress three times in one year.  That was a telltale sign that I needed to develop a healthier relationship with my own mind.  And according to my therapist, the first step was learning how my anxiety manifested itself. Mastering my own stress patterns. Turns out, most my symptoms were psychosomatic. Stomach cramps, chest pains, abdominal bloating and loss of breath, to…

Once we realize that we are not separate from nature, that it’s engaged in an ongoing process of creation, and that we’re part of it and not its lord, we can connect to the endless creative potential of the natural world. It’s simply a matter of designing systems and structures that invite nature as our collaborator.  One natural force we can become highly attuned to is the power of timing….

I have a friend who’s trapped in the wrong pond.  She can make sales in her sleep, but only because she continues to accept unattractive clients who pay below her fee level and lead to unproductive, low potential business.  And I understand her dilemma. It’s hard to turn down business when you’re hungry. Everyone fights the battle between obligation and longing.  But at some point, entrepreneurs must be willing…