When I started my business, there were several concepts that were difficult for me to understand. One of those was how being stingy with time would lead to more money. I truly could not see how setting better boundaries and saying no more often would help my bank account. This is probably because, as a […]
Stanford Business recently released an article that is making waves. In the article, they discuss a new book that argues how Corporate America is the cause of the American health crisis. The article points to several different cultural and environmental factors that are negatively affecting people – starting with how they don’t respect employees. As […]
In our culture, a lot of emphases is placed on a productivity and output. Because of this, time management gets a lot of attention in self-help and business circles. It also gets a lot of attention in corporate settings. However, there are some old school ways of thinking about time management that are quite detrimental. […]
I have a bad habit of overloading my work schedule to the point where I almost can’t keep up. I’m my own worst enemy when this happens. Like many other ambitious workers, I have goals and want to take on the world all while being super productive. Recently, I’ve realized that piling too much on […]
One of the questions I get asked most by new bloggers is how to keep their business finances organized. I have a lot to say on this topic because it’s something I had to learn myself the hard way. Let’s be real, no one really teaches you how to do this and sometimes it’s all […]
Seeking inspiration? Look no further. The perfect people to turn to are those who have successfully tackled time management in their own lives and gone on to do great things. Just take a look at Warren Buffett, Sheryl Sandberg or Bill Gates. According to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, time management is all about saying “no.” […]
One of my students in my group coaching program recently asked about how to do long-term business planning. In her experience, every time she tries to make a detailed plan for her business she is never able to follow through with it. While I’m not a huge fan of very detailed long-term business planning, I […]
Americans are more debt-ridden than ever, with around 80 percent of Americans currently carrying debt. While some of this is tied up in mortgages or medical debt, much of it also stems from student loans and credit cards. In fact, the average Gen Xer carries more than $8,000 in credit card debt, while the average […]
I recently cancelled my coworking space membership. If you recall, paying for a membership no longer makes sense to me. I’m also waiting for a café to open up the street from me. In the meantime, I’m working from home almost every day. The challenge with working from home is we’re easily distracted. We’re distracted […]
Lately, I’ve had a lot of people in my vicinity who are stressed about work. They complain about how overworked they are and don’t have much to show for it. I get it because I’ve been there. While I still occasionally get stressed about work, I can tell you I’m not stressed about money. I […]
