I love this quote by Victoria Castle:
If struggling were the way to get there, we’d all be there by now.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the way many of us approach work.  Often, suffering and struggling is so much a part of the everyday experience that it goes unnoticed and unchallenged.  We can automatically and unconsciously [...]

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Attempting to control life, business, other people, etc., makes us crazy.  Flat out c-r-a-z-y!  It’s exhausting and a complete waste of time.  Most of us know this (that is, in those moments when we aren’t being controlling).  But letting go of control doesn’t mean we just take a hands-off approach and hope for the best.  [...]

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I’ve been using Concept Draw’s Mind Mapping software and love it.  It works on both Mac & Windows platforms and has cross-platform capability.  So I can create a map on my Mac and send it to my Window’s-owning business partner for updates, comments, etc.  It’s very easy to use.  Highly recommend trying the 30-day free [...]

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I developed a habit early in life.  It seemed to serve me well….until one day it really didn’t.   The habit:  thinking, saying, and believing that “I have to _____”.  Fill in the blank with anything.  Go shopping.  Clean my office. Return phone calls.  Review my P&L.  Brush my teeth.
From the mundane to the important, I [...]

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At this time of year, we often receive questions such as this one:
Every year I make New Year’s Resolutions with the best intentions but by February I either break them or lose sight of them.  How can I stay focused and keep these commitments?
If you relate to this question, you are not alone.   A [...]

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Lately I’ve been noticing how challenging it can be to stay in the present moment.  I’m usually thinking about the future: worrying about it or anticipating it.  This time of year, with all of the shopping or year-end business activity or planning for holiday celebrations/travel/guests/meals/no-school/etc…..my mind begins a familiar chaotic swirl.  I usually don’t realize [...]

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Not an easy addiction to break, for some of us. Tim Ferris, the 4-hour work week guy offers some great tips.
How to Stop Checking E-mail on the Evenings and Weekends.
Of course, I’m posting this on Sunday night…but he doesn’t say anything about blogging weekends and evenings, right?  :-)

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