
The World's Only Confusing When You Don't Know Where You Stand
Feeling overwhelmed? Reflect on your work's focus and who you aim to serve. Over the past week or so, I’ve heard several variations of the following statements, both in person and online: “Things are so confusing right now, I just don’t know what to do.” “Everything feels like it’s going crazy, I don’t know what to believe anymore.” “The world just feels upside down, I don’t know what to think." I’ve written before about the importance of finding your foundation to help you r

When the Storms of Life Are Raging
If the going gets tough, up your resilience by maintaining a strong connection to your foundation. Last night as rain began rolling through Houston, I was reminded why I love thunderstorms. Growing up in a farming family, we were hyper-aware of weather patterns, and I always had a respect for the weather’s innate power. Where we lived, it could bring healing rain or devastating floods; cool breezes or fierce tornadoes; fantastic ice sculptures or damaging hailstones. At some

5 Reasons It's Critical To Partner With Other Entrepreneurs
Forming meaningful connections with other business owners can impact your own success in some huge ways! As a small business owner with a “can-do” personality, it’s often tempting to try to do everything yourself. From building a website to searching out new clients to keeping your books and beyond…after all, you decided to build this business yourself, so why shouldn’t you be the one keeping it running? However, there are some major benefits to connecting with other entrepre