For over 30 years, the Mythical Phoenix Firebird has been my avatar. I stopped using it a few years ago but felt a nudge to begin using it again. So, I created this digital image of a Phoenix rising up in flight to reflect what’s been happening in our world the past few years. Lots of things tried to derail us and destroy us, but here we are, once again rising from the ashes, better than before. May 2023…

You can’t charge your worth — you’re priceless. Charge the VALUE of your work. YOUR *WORTH* is not tied to * A N Y T H I N G * — it is inherent in your BEING. You are worthy simply because you are YOU. And because you are human. And because you are here, right now, on this planet. Your WORK in the…

A few months ago, a word for 2023 came to me and I wrote it down. . . somewhere. Problem is, I can’t find it! LOL So, I ultimately figured it wasn’t really “the” word for 2023 and that the perfect one was on its way. Well, a couple days…

Why do we think we have to wait for something to happen until we BE and DO what we REALLY want?? Why do we think we can’t be happy until we own a home or get married or have children or travel the world or drive the right car?? It’s…

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A 5 Step Process for Getting Back on Track — When your systems are letting you down or you feel like they’re a chore, it’s time to reassess and revise. STEP 1. Evaluate. This is the part where you decide WHAT First, take a look at what IS working. Why is it working? Is there room for improvement? Would improving it make other…

And what most entrepreneurs do that keeps them from reaching the next level — Growth requires education. . . But did you know that most entrepreneurs forget to continue learning as part of their strategy for scaling and growth? I’m not talking about taking all kinds of online courses and programs about branding and content and copywriting and that kind of stuff. Although those…

Your dreams don’t care how you feel. And I don’t mean that to be harsh; just a friendly wake up call. Because here’s the thing. . . When you have a big vision, there will be moments where things feel like they’re crumbling. There will be moments where things feel…

Some of them, anyway I get asked this question often and it came up in a conversation Wednesday with a friend so I’ve compiled a quick list of some of my favorite business books. Die Empty — Todd Henry http://amzn.to/2AbL7V9 Secrets of Mental Math — Arthur Benjamin http://amzn.to/2AaJR4y Do the Work —…