When was the last time you unlocked a new level of success in your business……and instead of feeling fantastic and proud of yourself, you nose-dived into anxiety and self-doubt? For me, it was two weeks ago, when I submitted an application to a speaking engagement that’s been on my list …
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Here it is, folks: The moment you’ve all been waiting for. If I’ve tempted you to open this email, my work is almost done. Now I will hand you the control switch— Here you go. It’s in your hands. You now possess the power to do the work that excites …
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A few weeks ago, I had a dream that the world was ending. I was sitting in an apartment building with my family, watching the rain pummel our windows. Outside, the town was starting to fill with water. I learned that epic floods were going to cover the world. Hundreds of …
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When you think about going on a date with yourself, what image comes to mind? For me, this idea conjures visions of leisurely bubble baths, buying yourself a dozen long-stemmed roses, or checking into an AirBnB for a long weekend. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t relate …
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Do you ever waste time and energy beating yourself up about something you think you *should* change—but in your heart of hearts, you KNOW it isn’t a good use of your time? For as long as I can remember, I’ve tried to hide, suck in, or flatten the look of my …
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Let’s face it: Just because we work hard to create something in our business or life DOESN’T mean we get the solution we want when we want it. Delays, sidetracking, and postponements are inevitable parts of the creation process. Sometimes, the wisest use of your energy is to hit pause …
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Ten years ago, I was in a pretty dark place. I’d quit my safe, secure, and enjoyable corporate job to move in with my boyfriend (who lived seven hours away from all of my family and friends). More accurately, I quit my job so I could force myself to take …
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Last week I took a trip to Charlotte Russe, the fast fashion store for high school girls and 32-year-old brides-to-be who need white, mildly inappropriate dresses for their upcoming bachelorette parties. (Guess which one I was?) As I stood in the dressing room struggling to sandwich my body into a …
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Last night, I went to an event called The Art of Failure. Three local artists, each famous in their own right, spoke onstage about their failures. The pain. The lessons. The gifts. Lulu Miller, producer the record-breaking NPR podcast Invisibilia, said radio taught her to be a shitty idea machine. …
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Do you ever have a Brilliant Idea for your business, decide it’s Your Next Big Thing, and then…fail to pull the trigger? You know how it starts. In your mind, you can justify the delay.You’re busy. You’ve got kids, or friends, or cats that desperately need more snuggles. In your …
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