How this Thought Leader is Taking a Sabbatical
I know almost nothing about agriculture, but from what (very) little I understand, I know that you can’t plant the same fields with the same crops over and over. If you do, the soil gets depleted and the crops fail. Instead, you need to rotate your crops and occasionally let your fields lay fallow. This […]
50: Whoooaaa, We’re Halfway There! (To Writing 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days)
Halfway through the 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days Challenge! It’s going… well, it’s going, which was my goal. I’ve written every day since March 25th. Some days I’ve been surprised at the ideas and analysis that come out of my writing. Most days I think to myself, “this is stupid. And not helpful to […]
37: My Mind Needs 24 Hours to Freak the Fuck Out
I hired a coach to help me work through a vulnerable situation with a colleague. As soon as I hired her, I felt knots in my stomach in anticipation of the discussion with my colleague…even though hiring the coach was a totally safe opportunity to prepare for the discussion. After my coach and I talked, […]
25: Finding Good Signs
Living in a north-facing fourth floor apartment in Phoenix means that we get quite a color show every sunrise and sunset. Sometimes the oranges and pinks and purples are so vibrant and searing that I shake my head and laugh. There are many moments during the day when there’s so much to worry about and […]
A Conference for the Fierce of Heart, Mind, and Career: BullCon17 Recap
You know those experiences that make you feel buoyant? You realize your cheeks hurt because you’re smiling so much, and your mind is brimming with ideas and inspiration and gratitude and excitement? And you feel connected and energized by the people around you? Well. BullCon17 was like that. What Made BullCon17 Incredible It was my […]
The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Business
Sometimes you come across something – an article, a person, an idea, a place – and you have no idea how important it will be to you later. Something influential could be around every corner – you never know! At the time, it’s just another thing. But in hindsight, you can see the impact that thing had on your […]
How do you treat yourself? Self-compassion for success
What is your internal monologue like? We are always thinking: assessing, reflecting, and planning around the circumstances of our lives. If we have high standards for ourselves, the character of our thoughts can be pretty negative. I strive to reach a certain level of productivity and to make certain progress every day. I’m hard on myself […]
How Fasting in Ramadan is Good for Business (and Life)
On June 30th, I woke up at 3:45 AM. I ambled into the kitchen and drank a glass of water, then I savored a slice of cherry pie with yogurt. Then I drank more water. At 4:15 AM, I went back to my room, kneeled on the floor, and prayed: Today I pray to be present and […]
You Don’t Have To Listen To Your Feelings
How many feelings run through you every day, every moment? Feelings that may wildly fluctuate about the exact same thing: your job, your partner, your home, your goals. As I’ve built my business over the past ten months, my mood towards these endeavors has run the gamut from fear and loathing to disbelief to excitement, pride, […]
Choose a Focus (For Your Blog)
In July I attended a blog design webinar hosted by Sarah (XOSarah) and Mariah (Femtrepreneur). It made me realize the benefits of working with blogging entrepreneurs and a learning community. It’s time to invest in making my blog better: I signed up for Sarah’s Badass Babes Blogs Club + E-Course. Lesson 2 of the course is choose a […]
