Often times, when we lose someone special to us, we feel despondent or distressed. Sometimes the only way to describe this feeling is like there’s a hole left in the universe: you know for certain that this person’s qualities can never be replaced by all the rest of humanity. Never, in any combination, will anyone be able to replicate their personality, or talent, or humor, or faith…or anything about them at all. What they had to offer is gone. I experienced this feeling rece

Learn to silence any voices that say you can't, shouldn't, or never will. I saw an acquaintance at the gym yesterday who asked me how business was going. “I’m swamped!” I vented immediately. “A ton of projects came in right at the new year.” “Wow,” she said flatly, turning to walk away. “Sounds stressful. Good luck!” Later, I revisited the interaction in my head. Instead of having a nice conversation together, I said the first negative thing that came to mind, which shifted t

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