Stressed?
Are you stressed out? Being an entrepreneur means being stressed… right? Isn’t that just part of the way things work? Stressed about getting new clients. Stressed about getting work done. Stressed about how to present your elevator pitch at the next networking event. What if being stressed isn’t the way it has to be? …
Read MoreWant to nurture a kid’s superpower?
Kids and Super Powers In a memorable TED talk, scientist and researcher, Peter Benson-Sparks asks the question, What is the spark that each child carries within and how can we as educators, parents and other influencers of youth, encourage and fan the flames of that spark? Benson believes that every child has a unique spark,…
Read MoreThe Power of Someone Who Believes in You
Who Believes in YOU? You’ve been thinking about it a long time and finally, finally, at long last, you’ve shared your dream with someone. Maybe it’s a new career, or venture or business. What is their response? Are they the voice of reason: “You know everyone wants to own their own business, but 4 out…
Read MoreAre you spending or investing?
What is the difference? Ever thought about how you use your money? There are two ways to use money and it’s important to recognize the difference. When you spend money… it’s gone. There is no return on the money. Of course you have something in it’s place: a new outfit, a new car, a new…
Read MoreThe secret to helping students develop grit
Kids and Grit You are barely into the school year and already you have a sense about which students will be successful and which ones will be slackers… don’t you? Are you usually right? How do you know? What are the characteristics of the children who stay the course and succeed? How are they different…
Read Morehow to measure your success
Are you successful? I love to hike in the Georgia mountains…unless it’s cold or hot or windy or raining. Or I’m feeling tired, or unmotivated or … Well you get the idea. It’s sort of a love-hate relationship to be honest. I hate the effort and discomfort. I love the accomplishment of making it to…
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