The Writing Life
Rest doesn’t come naturally to me. If I were a bird, I might be a hummingbird. Almost always in motion, almost always seeking the next bloom, almost always working, working, working.
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When it comes to client and project management, I use weekly status reports. Not rocket science, I know. Many entrepreneurs and businesses use them, and they most likely use them for the same reasons I do.
For me, starting a business is an act of faith. It’s Peter in the boat all over again. Jesus is inviting him to come, never mind the fact that Peter will have to walk on water to do it. The water is unimportant. What is important is Peter’s faith. What is important is acceptance and action: he has to get out of the boat and walk on the water.
Chains are the building blocks of crochet. Without them, nothing happens. No afghans, no scarves, no amigurumi (crocheted animals and other creatures). The chain is essential. It’s the foundation.
The other day, I was answering a basic “How are things?” email. My first answer looked something like this: [Read more…] about There is No Try
I should be terrified about starting a business, but I’m not. Six months ago, I might have had some nervousness. A year ago? I would have been petrified with fear. The news about Tenacity5 winding down in three months would have been like staring into the eyes of Medusa—never a good idea unless one’s remembered to keep a reflective shield at the ready.