I had a conversation recently with a sweet friend (who is also an entrepreneur). We were sharing business updates and she admitted to me what a hard year she’d had. “It has felt like I’ve failed at everything I’ve tried,” she said. One of my former coaching clients and I shared lunch recently. He said […]
Mindset
Seriously? Pokemon GO? No.
All I keep hearing about right now is this “Pokemon GO” game. It’s described it as an augmented reality game which is free-to-play, location-based, and multiplayer. The online mobile game also supports its own custom “wearable tech.” Sure. Whatever. Instead, I have an idea… How about you go outside and enjoy the trees? Or go hiking or SUPing […]
A few more miles out of my comfort zone
“You did what?!?” is usually what people say after I’ve just told them about my most recent adventure in getting miles outside of my comfort zone. See, my husband Nelson and I just spend 13 days rafting the entire 149 miles of the French Broad River (from the headwaters in Rosman, NC to Douglas Lake […]
Regret vs. Possibility
I want to talk about regret versus possibility…see, my husband Nelson and I are dreamers (and doers). We talk a lot about things we want to do and places we want to go. We talk about who we want to be next and where we want to live next. And then, we get what I […]
Changes and choices
Last week, I experienced a real moment of choice. I stopped at the grocery store early one evening to grab a coffee and some “snowzilla” provisions. Good thing I did, too, because I’m staring out the window at 13 inches of beautiful powdery snow. As I made my way into the parking lot, I spied […]
Freedom FROM vs.Freedom FOR
When I launched out on my own in 2003, a mentor helped me get VERY clear on the reasons I had for starting my own business. They were and continue to this day to be: Freedom Flexibility Variety I have lived for those three pillars in my life and business ever since. If I get out […]