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Rushing from one task to the next, entrepreneurs rarely pause long enough to recognize their achievements. Here’s a common discussion between me, the coach, and any given client: Me: Hey Martin, tell me how things are going. Client: Ok, I guess. I’m frustrated because...
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“We've done our best to adjust to that awful thing that we're calling ‘our new norm’. The adaptability of the human race does not, however, mean that we are thriving.” I am a hopeful, optimistic individual. I can find the silver lining in just about anything, or...
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As if the normal challenges of growing a small business aren't enough, 2020 ushered in an epidemic that has altered life and business as we know it. It’s left you exhausted, sometimes to the point of feeling slightly ill. Your positive energy may rebound here and...
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What if I told you that acknowledging and celebrating your completed goals, you know, the small stuff, can boost your mood, energy, and productivity? “But Marla,” you might say, “Isn't it a bit self-centered and a waste of time to celebrate the small...
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When you fully understand the reason(s) behind your procrastination, you'll know exactly what to do to kick the habit. Entrepreneurs tend to get down on themselves for putting things off, so when a business owner develops a habit of procrastination, it will eventually...
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Persistent negative thinking is the soundtrack of a harsh inner critic that won't shut up. It's an endless loop of chatter; it makes you anxious and zaps your confidence. Why does it sometimes feel so much easier to walk the path of doubt and negativity, rather than...
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I had a birthday in April, which I pretty much spent alone. In the weeks prior, I occasionally thought about how odd it will be to forego the usual birthday traditions. Would I be lonely? Perhaps, but I was determined to have a lovely birthday, so I did what any...
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Last Friday, I made a quick stop at the grocery store. While I entered the store with no intention of stocking up on hand sanitizer, bottled water, soap, or toilet paper, I could have easily gotten sucked into the frenzy in the cleaning supplies aisle. The signs...
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How to handle your complex emotions during the Covid-19 outbreak. Now is the time to grow–as a human being and an entrepreneur. What emotions do you have going on? What have I missed from this list to the left? As if the pandemic itself isn’t enough to deal...
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I’m beginning to see more posts from people who are reaching out to their crowd with offers of help during this trying time. From running necessary errands for their senior and immunocompromised neighbors to offering free online support resources, these folks are...
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