In a nutshell: stop procrastinating by taking classes, listening to podcasts, reading books, perusing blogs, and any other manner of “absorbing inspiration.”
I’m as guilty as it of anyone, so I feel justified in telling you to knock it the hell off. There’s certainly a time for filling your well, but if that’s all you’re doing, stop seeking outside yourself and instead free your artist within.
In other words, make shit. Ready, set, CREATE.
Read more in my latest for CAKE&WHISKEY.
That’s right – you can lean back instead of leaning in, work ON your business instead of IN it, and choose not to grow.
And still be wildly successful.
It worked for me and it’s right for me. Is it the right strategy for you and your business?
Read more in my latest for CAKE&WHISKEY.
Are you busy? Are you CRAZY busy? Why is this the most common answer to the question, “How are you?”
Personally, it drives me batshit – and it doesn’t have to be the tired refrain of our times. Rushing around and being scheduled to the hilt aren’t the same as getting shit done.
Read more in my latest post for CAKE&WHISKEY.
People, I was a confirmed night owl for eons. Then I woke up (quite literally) and reclaimed the morning hours to attend to my well-being. It’s been a huge boost to my creativity and productivity – and yes, it shocked the hell outta me.
Read more in my latest post for CAKE&WHISKEY.
Oh man, I learned this lesson the hard way – by getting pretty sick and losing half my hair in late 2011. That was sexy. And well worth the sacrifice (P.S. Um, NO).
Trust me, it is NEVER NEVER NEVER acceptable to work yourself into the ground and neglect your well-being or your business vision. Especially for projects or clients that aren’t a good fit (or who don’t appreciate what you have to offer). No is acceptable. No is necessary. No is power.
Read more in my latest post for CAKE&WHISKEY.