Posts Tagged ‘growing a business’

Seeing Boosts Believing

Posted on December 28th, 2011 by by Barbara

It’s a noisy world out there. Distractions abound. Then there’s Resistance tempting us to neglect our most valuable dreams.

While visualization and affirmations are popular manifesting tools, adding visual reminders can keep you from forgetting your focus. Happily, there are …

Barely Committed

Posted on December 19th, 2011 by by Barbara

Commitment is about being there when it’s not convenient or easy. It’s about steadfastness in the face of change and crisis. ~ Mary Pipher

Commitment comes in all sizes and shapes and levels of intensity. Sadly, when it comes to …

6 Success Traits Worth Mastering

Posted on December 12th, 2011 by by Barbara

Trying to build a business without entrepreneurial thinking is like trying to build a house with a toothbrush. An employee mindset is not a useful tool.

Fortunately, learning to think like a successful self-bosser is something we can teach ourselves. Here …

6 Ways to Move Past Your Doubts and Get On With It

Posted on December 5th, 2011 by by Barbara

 

It is not an exaggeration to say that we spend our days moving closer to our dreams—or farther away. Every moment that we invest in our goals brings us closer and every moment we ignore the prompting of our …

Ignoring or Inspiring?

Posted on November 28th, 2011 by by Barbara

When I first moved to Minnesota, I joked  that there was a church on every corner. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, of course, but it seems that most major thoroughfares are dotted with them.

For several years, there was …

Dithering or Decisive?

Posted on November 21st, 2011 by by Barbara

Life often seems like an endless series of decisions to be made. Chai latte or decaf Americano? Take a walk or sit at the computer? Plant roses or zinnias? Start a business now or wait until you get fired?

Given …

Excuses or Options? What’s in Your Wallet?

Posted on November 11th, 2011 by by Barbara

Five years ago, Marilyn decided to leave her soul-squashing job and start a business that would share her love of animals. Today she’s still dragging herself to that same job and her entrepreneurial enthusiasm is weak from neglect.

When questioned …

Multiple Passions, Multiple Profits

Posted on November 9th, 2011 by by Barbara

Marlena De Blasi was settling nicely into her new home and  business in St. Louis. Besides being a food writer and wine consultant, Marlena was the chef in her own restaurant.

That all changed on a trip to Venice where …

What’s Your Sign?

Posted on November 7th, 2011 by by Barbara

When I moved into my new home last December, I was determined to find the most colorful Welcome Mat available. Not only did I want my visitors to know I was happy to see them, I wanted to remind myself …

Wishing or Willing?

Posted on November 4th, 2011 by by Barbara

We’re coming to the time of year for reflection and resolutions, but once a year doesn’t seem nearly often enough to me. Too many of us reach this annual ritual reflecting and resolving the same old stuff.

Let’s close out …