by AnnSheybani | Jan 10, 2021 | Life, Writing
Here are twenty things that I believe, particularly about business and writing: Burning bridges and boats is for fools Good things take time The shiny object syndrome will keep you small Don’t quit your day job until you’ve got money rolling in You don’t get to...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 5, 2021 | Life, limiting beliefs, Writing
I have this really wise friend who also happens to be a clinical psychologist specializing in the science of change. Sometime last year, she started sending out these short videos to her mailing list. I find myself watching them while I eat lunch because they calm me...
by AnnSheybani | Dec 20, 2020 | Life, Reading
I was listening to a Ted Talk with Sheryl Sandberg some time back (see below). In it she discussed three things she believes hold women back in the work world. For anyone who doesn’t know who Sheryl is, she’s the COO of Facebook in charge of monetizing the site....
by AnnSheybani | Dec 14, 2020 | Life
Over the weekend, I watched as Walt attempted to cut down an overhanging branch along the driveway. It wasn’t going well for a number of reasons. First, it was hard to get any sort of leverage while balancing on an extended ladder 15 feet or so above the ground....
by AnnSheybani | Dec 7, 2020 | Life
This video–complete with uplifting message, particularly if you’re the sort who generally likes to get shit done–was created by Cathy Hay, who teaches people how to make corsets and other period costumery (Is that a word? Well, if it isn’t, it...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 9, 2020 | Life, Writing
The first time I voted for an American president, I was 45-years old. It was 2008– McCain vs. Obama– and I can’t remember whom I chose. I’d registered and cast my vote only because my writing group had marveled at my willingness to dismiss a right others...
