Tag Archives: mindful business
Why I’m not sucking my thumb and other happy thoughts
We do not need to get over fear, anxiety, and the blues to have wonderful lives and successful businesses. If we did, I’d be sucking my thumb instead of writing this newsletter. Honest. What I’ve discovered is that it’s not … Continue reading
How to Make Money Doing What You Love While Serving Your Muse
When you work for yourself because you love what you do, your muse—your source of inspiration—matters. It connects you with a value, principle, or ideal that is bigger than you are. That lights you up and infuses your work with … Continue reading
Lies, Damn Lies, and Leverage
You’ve seen the claims. If only you will invest in this new business, or that personal development program, or another life makeover, you can gain amazing happiness, wealth, and a great love life. It’s called leverage, and it’s a nice … Continue reading
What eternal happiness can teach us about business
Years ago (38, but who’s counting?) my husband-to-be asked me what I thought the meaning of life was. I replied immediately and somewhat to my own surprise, “eternal happiness.” At first I thought my answer was somewhat frivolous. But when … Continue reading
Creating success on and off the roller coaster
A few years back I had a recurring dream. I found myself on a long, high overpass, part of a complex system of roadways and bridges. As I drove, the pavement morphed into something like roller coaster tracks. The ups … Continue reading
