Why We Resist Good Advice

As someone who regularly doles out advice and little nuggets of wisdom, I’ve noticed that advice seekers generally fall into 2 distinct categories: Those who will follow the good advice that’s given to them or come up with their own equally good course of action. Those who will ignore the good advice and do nothing…

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Editor’s Notebook 23

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week One Minute Fly. You’ll never waste another minute of your life after watching this video. Why Working From Home Will Make You More Productive. Forward this…

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Client Spotlight: Anna Rutledge

This is a post in my Client Spotlight series where I highlight ambitious women who have edited their lives and businesses with the help of my coaching programs. Please say hello to Anna Rutledge! “Sage Kicks Your Butt in a Fun Way!” Anna Rutledge, Whatever Shall I Wear Website Twitter Instagram Email Before Life Coaching…

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Editor’s Notebook 22

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Why Friends Are Key to Our Happiness (Infographic). Everyone could use more close friends. You’ll live longer too! The Delightfully Short Guide to Reading More Books.…

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Client Spotlight: Katie Radke

This is a post in my Client Spotlight series where I highlight ambitious women who have edited their lives and businesses with the help of my coaching programs. Please say hello to Katie Radke! “I learned that I can do all the things I want to do!” Katie Radke, KR Creative Website Facebook Twitter Google+…

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Life Editor’s Picks: New Year’s Resolutions

I can say with complete confidence that you, my dear Life Editor, have made some marvelous new year’s resolutions for 2015. Truly magnificent ones, I’m sure. After all, you’ve watched my video on Why Resolutions Matter, you’ve downloaded my free worksheet This Year I Will to keep track of your edits, and you’ve read the…

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Why You Should Think Beyond Your Job Description

Many years ago when I was still a book editor, I remember a women from the marketing department scurrying down the aisle towards the young, fresh-out-of-college coworker who sat directly opposite me. “Could you proofread this for me, please? I’m under a really tight deadline.” The marketing lady held out a stack of papers expectantly.…

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