A while back I came across this fascinating video essay entitled “Painting in the Dark: The Struggle for Art in A World Obsessed with Popularity.” In it, Adam Westbrook of Delve focuses on the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. For me the video was intriguing not just because of the art (which is […]
No matter what industry you are in, or what job title you hold, the art of the sale is an essential skill every professional needs in their toolkit. Even if you are not working in “sales,” you are selling things every day; whether it’s a pitch in a meeting, or convincing your boss you should be […]
Saying “no” can be difficult, but trying to be the “yes man or woman” all the time can easily lead to exhaustion and burnout. The good news is, there’s no need to feel guilty when you have to turn down an offer or request. And to make things easier, we’ve got ten guilt-free tips and […]
Everybody’s time gets interrupted at one point or another for various reasons. It’s just a part of life we all must accept. But when your work day is disrupted it can be difficult to keep your productivity levels up. To help, here are some ways you can get on track when your routine is broken. […]
Although I run an online business, I’m still a little old school. This means I like to have a paper planner in addition to my online calendar. The reasoning is simple – I move really fast and sometimes I just need a place to jot notes down very quickly. Of course, your need for a […]
Do you ever feel like you are dragging your feet a little bit more during the day? If it is happening during the cold months, you may have the winter blues. Many people begin feeling the wintertime blues once the days start getting shorter. But after the first part of the year it can get […]
For the first time in history the ultra-successful are putting in more hours than working class laborers. A study showed that the average CEO works around 58.15 hours per week, or an average of 11 hours a day with some weekend hours thrown in. No longer do we live in a time when success means […]
My life used to feel out of balance. Heavy on the overwhelm and light on everything else. The hours and days and weeks would blur together as I went about my weekday routine without any real intention. I would wake up, rush to get ready, and drive to the office where I would work for […]
In today’s workforce, the early bird almost always catches the worm. Working for yourself does mean you have the freedom to work whenever it’s convenient for you, but there’s no secret that business thrives during those 9-5 hours regardless. If you’re a night owl, you may find it difficult to reach others during their normal […]
Although I’m a member of a co-working space I love, I still work from home quite a bit. In the past, there were a lot of people living under one roof which caused me to have to find ways to stay focused. Now, I only have a roommate and a designated workspace, but I still […]
