Book Review: Show Your Work!

Being ambitious about your career, whether you work for yourself or someone else, means you’re constantly learning new things. Like how to publish a blog post. Or how to use Google Hangouts. Or how to keep your dog quiet when she wants to chew on her loudest, squeakiest toy right in the middle of an…

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Editor’s Notebook 41

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! By the way, I’m thrilled with the ruling from the Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage in the United States. Yay! #LoveWins What I’m Loving This Week Cat Goes for a Ride.…

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3 Essential Tools That Help Me Blog Like a Pro

I’ve been blogging for 4 years now, and I’ve learned about a million “dos and don’ts” along the way. Do be yourself and write like how you actually talk. Don’t center the text or use teeny tiny font. Do blog consistently every week. Don’t share things that have no value to your reader such as…

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Why You Need a Wait List for Your Life

Every so often, I need to do something for my business that makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. Paying my taxes? Learning a new software program? Firing a client? OK, those things are all a little cringe worthy, but I’m talking about starting a wait list. When my schedule is maxed out and there isn’t…

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Editor’s Notebook 39

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 Live, Work, Create print from The Motivated Type. Want more pretty quote images? Be sure to follow me on Pinterest. Could They Pick You Out Of…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Write Now

As a former editor in the publishing world, I used to edit books, newsletters, websites, and loads of marketing materials all written by other people. I used to say that my job as a book editor was to make other people look good. And I still feel that way now that I’m a life editor.…

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What Would You Do If You Weren’t Scared?

Recently in the Startup In 60 group, we were talking about our fears, and specifically, our fear of failure. It can be terrifying to put yourself out there and try to accomplish one of your big life goals. When you’re visible, everyone will see if you succeed or if you fall flat on your face.…

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