There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere

There must be a pony in here somewhere

A Lesson in Extreme Optimism The last few months have been nothing short of a little nuts for most people with “a little” being long forgotten. Some have lost jobs, careers, and have had to push themselves to redefine who they are, and what they stand for. I am also in that boat. I fought…

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How I Went Backwards in Business…and You Can Too!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but that’s all about to change…permanently. I’ve pursued my business career the wrong way for years. I’ve gotten involved with companies as a sales rep that immediately wanted me to market their way and no other ways. This also limited my potential success. I have worked 1099 “opportunities”…

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Four Reasons To Begin With Where You Are

Where Do I Start My Next Project? My life has certainly not been a straight line of successes. I have met setbacks, obstacles and even had my plans sabotaged by others. Sometimes, I have created my own setbacks and obstacles and sabotaged myself. I have re-started my life and what I am working on repeatedly…

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The Problem With “No Problem”

I used to say the phrase “No Problem.” I don’t use this phrase anymore. I hear a lot of people using the phrase with abandon.  I have only recently experienced the negative, and dismissive attitude that goes behind it. I was at the Georgia Department of Labor in December 2011, and my unemployment “benefits” were…

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