I got a message from my friend Sophronia Scott today, who runs a business called The Book Sistah which helps aspiring writers get their books written and published. In her message, she said: "Forgive me if I’m a bit out of sorts today. I’m still reeling from some terrible news. Earlier this month I received […]
I got a message from my friend Sophronia Scott today, who runs a business called The Book Sistah which helps aspiring writers get their books written and published. In her message, she said: "Forgive me if I’m a bit out of sorts today. I’m still reeling from some terrible news. Earlier this month I received […]
Although this has nothing to do with growing a business, I have to share that a cricket has gotten the better of me. For the last 10 nights, it has loudly serenaded me from its secure location under the lining of our couch downstairs. I usually work late at night in my upstairs office after […]
One year ago today, I was lying in a hospital bed gazing at a miraculous tiny baby that I had just given birth to. Joshua Littletree was tiny and perfect. I was on a tremendous high from making it through the most intense experience of my life. (During the peak of labor, I can only […]
I found my way to the reverant and delightful Doryn’s Dish today and read about a hilarious site called Shoewawa which features an Ugly Shoe of the Week. I was rolling on the floor after viewing some of these doozies. You really can’t work all the time, so please take a break and check these […]
I found my way to the reverant and delightful Doryn’s Dish today and read about a hilarious site called Shoewawa which features an Ugly Shoe of the Week. I was rolling on the floor after viewing some of these doozies. You really can’t work all the time, so please take a break and check these […]
It is so refreshing to read what has been a core belief of mine for years … that the people in the most mundane and humble of jobs are the true powerhouses in the universe. Guy Kawasaki describes this in detail in The Art of Sucking Down. I was raised by kind and thoughtful parents […]
My good buddy John sent me this email the other day. He is currently in a corporate job but will bust out to start his own business as soon as the time is ripe. He says: "I made the fatal mistake of reading the lyrics while listening to ‘Seasons of Love’ from the Rent CD: […]
I feel a bit like a proud friend at a wedding who introduced the wonderful bride and groom. Last month, I wrote an article about my new buddy Marilyn Scott-Waters, known as The Toymaker, called Use your superpowers for good: how to align your creative gifts with work that pays. After I interviewed Marilyn for […]
I don’t know why it struck me so hard, but I was very saddened to see the mug shot of Leif Garrett today on the news. Back in the 70’s when I was just a tweener, I was in love with him, Scott Baio, Matt Dillon, and a whole host of other teeny bopper stars. […]