Posts Tagged ‘confidence’
5 Reasons to Start Your Own Business in 2023 | Say Goodbye 9-to-5
I loved many things about my old corporate job as a medical textbook editor. Using my degree, feeling like my work was making a difference, traveling to conferences. And yet, there’s a lot NOT to like about working for another company, which is why I’ve been my own boss for more than 11 years now.…
Read MoreHow to Tell If Your Success is Really Fake | The Real Reason to Be Your Own Boss
When I was a book editor more than 10 years ago, I had a skewed idea of what it meant to be successful. I thought I was hot stuff because I wore expensive suits, worked in a gigantic skyscraper, and owned my own house. But it wasn’t until I started my business that I realized what true…
Read MoreHow to Transition From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business | Fear of Success
It’s time you faced the awful truth: your side hustle really sucks! My clients make fun of me because I have such an aversion to the term “side hustle.” It’s like nails on a chalkboard or chewing on glass. Ugh. So when someone comes to me for help, but they’re still calling their work a side…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 275
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 Book I’m currently reading: A spooky graphic novel for book and tea lovers. 15 Fun & Free Things To Do This Fall. Save your money for…
Read MoreFire Your Boss! You Know You Want To
It’s said that people don’t quit jobs, they quit bad managers. That’s certainly been true for me. A great team of coworkers who value and respect you can make a less-than-ideal working situation bearable. But a bad manager can make every day feel like a nightmare. Not only that, but you can’t enjoy your weekends or…
Read More4 Self-Care Tips to Boost Your Confidence
Self-care is one of the most important aspects of life, but it’s often overlooked. When we’re feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed, it’s easy to put ourselves last on our list of priorities. But taking care of yourself is essential if you want to be your best self, both mentally and emotionally. Here are 4 essential…
Read More11 Smart Things to Try When You’re Not Getting Sales | Online Business Tips
I remember how scary the first year of running my online business was. No one visited my sales pages, my brilliant blog posts and videos got zero views, and my bank account was empty and embarrassing. That’s the problem with running your own business: you start with high hopes and mountains of passion . . . but…
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