Posts Tagged ‘work’
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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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 See How Much the Perfect Female Body Has Changed in 100 Years. Equal parts fascinating and depressing. If Hermione Were The Main Character In Harry Potter.…
Read MoreWhy New Year’s Resolutions Matter (Plus a Freebie!)
Oh no. Not another new year’s resolutions post! I know, you’re sick of all the articles you’re seeing online about why new year’s resolutions are so great, how to choose them, and how to stick to them. And you’re probably seeing just as many articles saying that making new year’s resolutions is the worst thing…
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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! FYI, there are 3 VIP Day spots left for January. Click here to get yours. What I’m Loving This Week Nice Guys Finish First. Proof that kindness wins in the end.…
Read MoreJanuary 2015 VIP Days Now Available
The new year is here! And that means fresh starts, new goals, and the pressure to choose some lofty new year’s resolutions. Personally, I love new year’s resolutions. You should always be trying to better yourself, even if you’ve failed in the past. Failure is a part of life, and it’s the folks who pick…
Read MoreReach Your Goals by Driving With the Headlights On
About 2 months ago, I had the pleasure of attending April Bowles-Olin’s workshop Create Digital Products That Sell While You Sleep. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can purchase the training videos here—and see my lovely face in the audience! During one segment of the workshop, April asked us to describe how we want…
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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! Reminder: Life Editing for Beginners Home Study Course is on sale for $47 through tomorrow. Click here to get your copy. Also, January VIP Days are now available. Click here to…
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