Whenever I get an email or auto-DM after following someone on Twitter (big no-no in itself) that asks me to check out their blog or Facebook page or whatever, I automatically delete. Yup, that’s right. A big, fat DELETE. Not only have I not checked out your blog, you’re now on my I’m-not-interested list. Which […]
Arlington Cemetery’s long been a special place for me and my family, so laying wreaths there this weekend was bittersweet. So many stories in this one photo! So many stories.
Happy Friday! Looking for a few good reads this weekend? Check out these links: Chris Brogan offers a great reminder for those of us who feel we’ve got too much going on — you’re not as busy as you think. It’s possible to network without networking, according to author Nathan Bransford. You just have to […]
The most difficult part of cobbling together my own income is not bringing in clients. It’s not self-marking and promotion. It’s not even making enough money. What I’m finding to be the most challenging is juggling a lot of balls at once. Ironically, that’s also the best part of being a solopreneur. I don’t have […]
Who doesn’t love a good book for the holidays? It’s a great way to give a present that will actually be used, and you can support a writer while you’re at it. A few books I’d recommend as gifts from the pile I read this year: The Secret Daughter. I don’t read many novels, but […]
Can you believe it’s December already? Get your weekend off to a good start with these great links: Overindulge over the holidays? Leo Babauta at Zen Habits encourages us to stop feeling guilty about yesterday’s actions and get back on track today. Soon-to-be-parents: Are you using Google to narrow down your list of potential baby […]
During a recent talk at a study abroad conference, I reminded a group of college students just how lucky we are. Travel has a way of hammering that point home, of reminding us that we’re so fortunate to have food on the table, shoes on our feet and opportunity in front of us. Most people […]
Here’s a cool example of how to make money online — one that could help you make money online (or sell your book or build a brand or grow a company), too. Bloggers Adam Baker and Karol Gajda have put together a package of products for entrepreneurs. Except it’s not really just for entrepreneurs. It […]
I’m always fascinated to hear how young professionals manage to succeed with a side hustle. Working on a project or even growing a business on the side of your day job is not only becoming more popular, it’s also a fabulous way to move toward your professional goals. That’s why I wanted to chat with […]
Hope you enjoyed your turkey (or tofurkey) day! Great reads for the weekend: Writer Torre DeRoche shares her secrets to getting published and explores whether being a woman is an advantage in the publishing process. Learn how to tackle the challenges of bootstraping your business while working your day job, at Entrepreneur.com. Great piece from […]