Wouldn’t it be great if every time you worked hard on something, you succeeded? Because… Nothing is impossible if you work hard enough” – every motivational speaker, ever. But let’s get real. The likelihood of everything going right (and exactly as expected) is slim to none. Even the Wright Brothers weren’t successful at first — […]
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The 13 Little Lies Entrepreneurs Love to Tell
Admit it: you clicked through to read this post because you’re both 1) giddily excited to see all the bad things that other people are doing and 2) worried that you’re secretly doing all those things yourself. And here’s the truth: we’re all doing these things. At least some of the time. Usually, you intellectually […]
The Simple Stress-Buster Every Entrepreneur Needs
Everyone who is out doing big things in the world experiences “it”. That moment where uncertainty rolls in like a thick fog. When you start questioning everything. And when you start comparing yourself to others… resulting in the mother of all entrepreneurial stresses: Imposter syndrome. In my experience, there’s nothing more stressful. Nothing that overwhelms […]
Why You’re Chasing “Work Life Balance” (and How to Stop)
For years now, “work-life balance” has been a huge buzzword. The way it’s presented, there’s this magical point at which everything in your life just falls into place. You have more than enough time for everything. All of your worries and stresses magically fall away, leaving behind a shiny and perfect version of your life […]
Relaxation 101: How to Stop Worrying and Enjoy the Ride
This time last week, I was on vacation in Sayulita, Mexico. Sleeping in a cabana by the ocean, rising before the sun to meditate and do yoga, and spending my days with the most beautiful group of women. By Thursday, I had fully arrived. I was relaxed. Settled in to the ebb and flow of […]
Why I Hustle During the Holidays (It’s Not What You Think)
Let’s get one thing straight: I hate the word “hustle” and everything it has come to stand for. You’re an entrepreneur? Good for you. Now give up everything else in your life and dedicate it to your business. Personal life? Who has time for that? Health? You’ll sleep when you’re dead. Anything that’s not directly […]