Once you have a few ideas on your short list to pursue and possibly put into action, it’s important to put in some time investigating ideas before you make your final decision on which ideas to prioritize for implementation. Investigating Ideas Background Check Look into the history of your idea. Don’t be naive enough to […]
Did your customer really cancel their contract with you or did they simply miss your renewal notice? The other day I was preparing my tax paperwork for an appointment with my accountant. As I searched for business receipts, I was unable to find one for MailerLite, the email marketing tool I use for sending out […]
You’re always going to wish you had another hour or another day or another week to finish up a project. There’s never enough time to make your project perfect because it will never be perfect. As a creator the flaws of your project will always appear to be magnified 100X, covered in flashing Las Vegas-style […]
Some days you just need a boost to your spirits. A recent project may have taken a bad turn, or perhaps you didn’t get that client business you were hoping for, maybe you are struggling with some inner sadness and self-doubt. It happens to everyone — especially creative thinkers with above average empathic skills who […]
When something unexpected happens, do you pause a moment to reflect on an appropriate response or do you behave reflexively and act emotionally without strategic consideration for what comes next? These two extremes are the difference between how you React or Respond. If You React Reaction is emotional. It’s chemical. Do you remember back in […]
When you have a lot of projects on your to-do list, it can be difficult to decide which ones to work on first. There are a number of ways you can choose to prioritize them, and those properties can change on a daily (if not hourly) basis, so it’s important to revisit your project list […]
My friend Chuck and I always have the best conversations. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we pick the opposite viewpoint simple to be contrary and test the conviction of the other person. You might find that argumentative, we find it entertaining and enlightening — and sometimes we manage to create an entirely new […]