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.
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Flying Solo
It’s easy to forget I’m not flying solo. I get so busy moving forward that I forget all the people around me, the ones who support me. The same goes for God. When I start a new project or have a new direction to head, I can get caught up in it. God? Who’s that? My prayer life and Bible reading dwindle away to nothingness.
Eggs in a Basket
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
Your Net Worth is Your Network
Your net worth is your network. — Lisa Lambert, UPWARD
I’ll be honest: networking is not my strong suit. I hold, maybe, one trump card. The temptation is to excuse it. “I’m an introvert.” “I’m busy.” “It takes time away from the work.” Et cetera, et cetera. The words ring hollow even to my ears.
Learning to be Productive with Mike Vardy
It’s easy to get lost in the daily grind: you get up, go through your morning routine, go to work, maybe take a lunch break, return to work, go home, have dinner, maybe relax with the family. Rinse and repeat for five days a week. It becomes normal, comfortable. It lulls you into a sense of safety and security. You forget to ask if your routine is the best one, although you sometimes wonder. You wonder if it’s the best way. You wonder if it’s the most productive way.
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You Can’t Rush a Story
Today’s world hurtles at breakneck speed. I’m almost certain that other people thought the same thing in previous decades and centuries, but today’s world is different. Information is at one’s fingertips. People expect to gather information within seconds, not days.