Maria Palma from CustomersAreAlways mentions a couple of overheard conversations regarding work – both positive. I had a similar experience the other day at my favorite Chinese restaurant – only from two different ends of the spectrum. A few tables over, a couple was discussing their newly launched home-based venture. I wasn’t able to gather… Continue reading The Effect of Positive Energy and Fun
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New Pin Drop Test – Back to School Week
Sprint used to have an ad that used a pin drop test to show how clear calls on their network could be. This week I had my own annual pin drop test – the kids are back in school and the silence is deafening. Working from home you get used to certain routines and work… Continue reading New Pin Drop Test – Back to School Week
Defining the Good Life for Yourself
I find it interesting the range of answers I receive when I ask what different people consider to be “The Good Life.†When talking to folks that work from home or are considering it, I get very different answers than when I ask people working the corporate ladder. The first group tends to value life… Continue reading Defining the Good Life for Yourself
Taking a Kid’s Sick Day
Gretchen Rubin over at The Happiness Project has a great post about her bad morning. … she started to make the universal sign for “ear infection†– pathetically batting the air next to her head, trying to wave away the pain. Listening to your own baby crying in pain is agonizing. This is obviously advantageous… Continue reading Taking a Kid’s Sick Day
Lets Jump Right In: Quitting Your Day Job
I thought I’d forgo the requisite “Hello World” first post and just jump right in. To learn more about me and this site, take a look at the About page. One of the more common questions I receive about working from home is “when should I quit my day job.” This can be one of… Continue reading Lets Jump Right In: Quitting Your Day Job