Can being more introverted give us advantages in business or as an entrepreneur? Career mentor Valerie Young comments: “If you’re closer to the introvert end of the spectrum, that doesn’t mean you’re not cut out to start your own business. “Hugely successful entrepreneurs…are not the kind of guys you’d find chatting it up at a […]
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Right-Brain Business Programs for Creative Entrepreneurs
Do you need a Business Plan as a creative entrepreneur? Jennifer Lee of Artizen Coaching says, “Now if you’re an entrepreneur you’ve probably heard that you should write a business plan. “But as a creative type you probably shudder at any kind of ‘shoulds’ and the very thought of sitting down to write a boring […]
Valerie Young on turning your interests into income
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go and do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman Career change coach Dr. Valerie Young leads her company Changing Course, providing resources to help people “discover their life mission and live it.” […]
Getting Past Fear of Failure
By Kenneth W. Christian, Ph.D. Three fears lead directly to underachievement: fear of failure, fear of success, and fear of making a mistake. Any of these fears can paralyze initiative. When all three are working, initiative grinds to a halt. How many of these fears plague you? Usually, we experience some of each. If even […]
Combine Your Many Passions or Choose One?
Thanks to Marie Forleo for another inspiring and informative post – “Should You Combine Your Many Passions or Choose One?” Are you one of those people who have a lot of passions and have trouble knowing which one to choose? When you’re multipassionate, it can get hairy fast. For example, when it comes to your website, […]
Valerie Young on creating your life as an entrepreneur
Valerie Young, PhD asks: “Imagine how you’d feel right now if you knew that this time next year you’d be well on your way to creating a satisfying and profitable part- or full-time business doing work you love.” In her article 10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create the Life You Really Want, […]