The saying goes “if you’re not having fun, then you’re doing it wrong.” It’s usually associated with sex. It can also easily be associated with life in general. Two of my favorite blogs have talked about having fun and laughing this week, which helped to remind me why I do what I do. Creativity guru… Continue reading Are You Having Fun Yet?
Stop Asking How…
Questions are a powerful tool – when you ask the right ones. When you’re working through making the leap to working from home, asking the right questions is key. We’ve all heard the standard reporter questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Notice that “how” is usually last? To me, it’s fitting – especially… Continue reading Stop Asking How…
Advice on Keeping the Half-Full Perspective
The venerable Starbucker has a brilliant post over at his Ramblings From a Glass Half Full blog entitled 5 Quick Tips To Keep The Glass Half-Full. Including such great advice as “Get off of the ground, but stay out of the clouds” and “Open mind, open skies,” these tips really provide a perfect framework for… Continue reading Advice on Keeping the Half-Full Perspective
Your Business Plan as a Story
When I’m talking to someone about launching their home-based business, and the subject of business plans comes up I usually get one of 3 initial responses – a glazed over look, a quick change of the subject, or a nervous laugh. Many think they’re unnecessary or a waste of time. If you’re talking about a… Continue reading Your Business Plan as a Story
The Creative Venture Episode 2: Creativity and the Inner Destructor
The latest episode of The Creative Venture podcast is now online. In this week’s episode, I look at what it means to be creative, the ways in which we view the world and our craft, and what I call the inner destructor – the inner critic that is always telling us what we can’t do.… Continue reading The Creative Venture Episode 2: Creativity and the Inner Destructor