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Business not going as planned?

Of course not! There’s nothing normal about what’s happening right now. Obviously. That conference you scheduled next month – canceled. Your vacation plans – canceled. Your clients – staying home. Though some indies are busier than normal, many are struggling to stay productive and motivated. These 5 questions can help bust through what may be blocking you and help you set a course for success: 1. How are you defining success? Things have changed. Have you adjusted your definition of success...

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Stop trying to catch up.

Catching up is hard to do. Adding yesterday’s to-do items to today’s list is asking for trouble. Especially knowing there will be unexpected tasks to add as well. Stop trying to catch up on your to-do list. If you didn’t get something done yesterday, what makes you think you’ll get it done today? What’s different today? Probably nothing. Or if there’s something different, it’s not necessarily better. Or maybe it is, I could be wrong about that. I’m not trying to...

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Audiobooks for hard times

During the coronavirus pandemic, it became increasingly difficult to focus. I turned to audiobooks to feed my brain and my soul. Listening to the narrators (sometimes the authors themselves) helps to satisfy the connection we crave while isolated. I sip from these books daily, savoring the words like an extra old brandy. Simple Rules How to thrive in a complex world. My interest in this book stems from my desire to simplify all aspects of my life and business and focus...

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