Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick

Writing a book involves the creation of one small chunk of material at a time, because to contemplate the project in its entirety is a set up for insanity and failure. Thus the elephant-eating metaphor I like to use: How do you eat an elephant? Yes, one bite at a...

Like I’ve got time for this shizel

This is a guest post from time-management expert, Walt Hampton. Who also happens to be my husband, which is a problem because he’s highly judgmental of how I spend my time. I suppose he has a right to play all morally superior because he does, essentially,...
10 random things you may not know about me

10 random things you may not know about me

1. I love Jack Russell Terriers. I mean; I love them so bad that it’s almost creepy. Walt points them out to me whenever he spots one in a car or in the market or trotting along the road because he knows how happy they make me. He’ll say, “Just try to appear normal.”...
The arrogance of belonging

The arrogance of belonging

I caught sight of myself on video last week during a group coaching session. There were about 10 other entrepreneurs on the call as well, their faces appearing whenever they spoke or made noise. Of course, I didn’t really pay attention to them, so fixated was I on my...

What’s the problemo?

I’m going to share with you some important concepts I walk my clients through before they start in on a project. If you’re an entrepreneur or a service professional, these ideas are going to be super useful even if you aren’t looking to write a...