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The fire spared the lives of my neighbors and their pets. It had mercy on the young child with special needs and the wheelchair that is literally his only mobile connection to the outside world. The two homes, however, were not spared, and several others were damaged....
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Stop the self-sabotage! Once you accept the truth behind the value and worth of your services, prospects will pay more–much more. You’re an expert. In the most rudimentary language, this means that you know more about your topic than the average person,...
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It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to experience varying degrees of depression from time-to-time. While I am not a mental health professional, I can speak from, not only my personal experiences, but those of the many entrepreneurs I’ve worked with over the years....
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I get it. Sometimes life just makes us angry. We’re all human, and certainly the expression of anger can be healthy. There is a point in time; however, that anger goes too far, leading to ongoing bitterness and resentment. WARNING: Anger, used improperly, may be...
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A few months ago had new sensors put on my tires so the low tire pressure light would turn off. Five sensors (including the spare) and three-hundred-dollars later, the light remains a beacon of their misdiagnosis. So I took the car back—again—explaining the issue to...
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This weekend I was out running errands when the text notification on my iPhone went off. Since I was driving I used the “Hey Siri” option to have the message read aloud. It was from my (now grown) daughter, Lauren. Siri: Lauren says, “You really need to watch...
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For entrepreneurs, sleep deprivation is an unfortunate fact of life: when you’re responsible for a company, you often work round the clock. And when your success and your financial well-being are riding on how well that company does under your management you might lie...
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If you’re like most, you often refer to your business as your baby. Sure, why not? It’s precious to you, it’s a lot of work, and it’s a part of who you are. Imagine if your small business could talk. If it could thank you, like someday you hope your children...
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Do you ever feel out of control of your world? A client leaves unexpectedly (as a business coach I sure know how that feels). Your internet goes down when you’re on deadline. Your team keeps missing deadlines. Sometimes it feels like you’re living in the...
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Think back to the months or weeks before you launched your small business. How did you feel? How did you see your future as an entrepreneur playing out? How high were your energy levels? Now fast forward to this moment and compare the past to how you feel today. What...
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