Oct 11, 2013 | Conscious Community, Motivation, Reading List
You and me, we’re the magic of the internet. Last week I sent out a survey to readers to get a better sense of this community that we’re growing here. We had nearly 200 responses to the survey, and the results are in — Here’s what we look like:...
Oct 8, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Motivation, Organization+Strategy, Professional Development
I’ve noticed that when I hold on to things, it doesn’t mean that they get better. When I held on–and I held on so tight! –the writing didn’t get better, the launch of my newsletter didn’t get any better; it got longer. It almost...
Oct 3, 2013 | Conscious Community
The community is growing here! The community here is growing quite a bit, and it’s exciting to meet many of the new faces becoming part of this tribe of readers. Long-time readers that have been here since the onset might see more and more faces pepper the...
Sep 30, 2013 | Big Life Questions
Are we being taught to want everything and never be happy with anything that we get? Why these two cultural mindsets don’t serve us–and how pervasive they are in our everyday lives.
Sep 26, 2013 | Conscious Community
Ever been at a party and felt like you were completely exhausted? That you couldn’t stand to keep your eyes open for another minute, even though it was supposed to be an amazing party? Likewise, have you ever stayed up almost all night, focused and driven, surrounded by brilliant people and creative ideas? Energy comes in limited quantities. Who you surround yourself with–and what type of energy they feed you–is crucial to doing your best work.
Sep 24, 2013 | How People Work
When is the best time to make change? The shifting seasons are a perfect time to reflect on your year, create new intentions, and let go of past problems. It’s time to start clean, and embrace the next phase of growth.
Sep 17, 2013 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Organization+Strategy
Lots of folks have emailed me to ask me how I get everything done and what systems I have in place to keep myself motivated, on track, and organized. I love watching how other people work and learning what they do to stay organized–so I thought I’d share a...
Sep 9, 2013 | Communication, How People Work, Professional Development, Writing Practice
“If you don’t ask, the answer is already no.” What does it take to ask for what you want—and then get it? There seems to be a magical art behind creating a great ask, and we all know stories of people who seem to get exactly what they want whenever they...
Sep 6, 2013 | Life, Professional Development, Reading List
A big welcome to all the new faces and readers who have found me through the Thought Catalog essays, Scoutie Girl, and my recent interview with Barrett Brooks on the Living for Monday Show! It’s been a busy week behind the scenes over here, and consequently...
Sep 2, 2013 | Communication, Professional Development, Stories
Want to improve your writing? Want to join a community of talented creatives interested in improving your storytelling and writing skills? Maybe you’re itching to hone your chops and get back into a learning setting again this Fall. For all the aspiring...
