After writing an article about making peace with 70%, and then having the wonderful Corrina Gordon-Barnes start with her video debut, I’ve finally been shamed enough to break through my own perfectionist issues and do a video. Crazy.
So, without further ado, here’s my first public attempt at a Heart of Business video. Be gentle. I [...]

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Someone wrote in months ago asking me about this topic, and then, very patiently just wrote in again reminding me that I never really answered.
Her question:
I wrote you a couple of months ago asking for your thoughts on how to keep a business thriving while simultaneously being a caregiver. (My husband has mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease.)
The [...]

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A client I heard from recently was complaining about how he wasn’t getting critical money-related tasks done in his business: “My problem is that I’m lazy–I just can’t seem to stay focused or get started on doing the important things.”
It’s no wonder he thought this–all the messages coming at us from popular culture tell us [...]

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If you’ve been following by ezine or the blog, then you know my life has been a little crazy lately. Between twins, my very, very ill mother-in-law, and lots going on in the business, it’s been hard to maintain my center.
From the email and flurry of comments on the blog, this state of craziness is [...]

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Two weeks ago, a month ago, year ago, if I’d woken full of restive thoughts at 4:30 a.m., I likely would’ve headed for my computer to check my email, spin off on the 50 things I wanted to get done during the day, and begun ticking off inconsequential tasks. An hour would pass, and I’d [...]

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Day after day we’re being treated to news of the global financial markets being flushed further and further down the toilet. If you run a small business, it can be hard to hold onto hope and inspiration, because maybe this time things really are doomed.
Makes you wonder and doubt–did someone not buy simply because they [...]

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Once upon a time, someone called me up wanting to talk to me about my services. He asked me how I was. I thought for a second, and I told him: “I’m in a bad mood. I’m feeling a little off, and unsettled.” I even went into details.
Smooth move, eh? I had just executed the [...]

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