Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick

I went to a local cafe to get some work done this morning. However, I think a bigger work was done in my mindset after an interaction with an elderly man as I placed my order. We continued the conversation as I walked over to my table, and I quickly learned that we shared quite … Continue reading Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick →

Happily Ever After?

I remember being married and having a sign in my bedroom that boldly stated “& they lived happily ever after.” This sign haunted me night after night as my marriage was slowly disintegrating. I remember thinking it felt like a jinx. An unreal expectation. ...is it an unreal expectation? Is "happily ever after" even attainable? … Continue reading Happily Ever After? →

If You’re Afraid of Failure You’ll Never Succeed

One of the most dangerous mind games you can play with yourself is inquiring, "what if I fail?" That question will have your brain spinning out of control in a desperate effort to soothe the dull pain of what it presumes will happen if you fail. The real question is, why is everyone so afraid … Continue reading If You’re Afraid of Failure You’ll Never Succeed →

Thoughts of an Entrepreneur

Ever since I can remember, I have always been someone who likes to take the unmarked trail. I like to do things my own way, on my own terms and learn from my own mistakes. I've always had an internal entrepreneur mindset and a bossy, yet teachable attitude. I know that this mindset isn't for … Continue reading Thoughts of an Entrepreneur →