I Took a Day Off (and Nothing Fell Apart)

There’s a myth in entrepreneurship that if it’s not all hands on deck, even for a day, the whole vision fails. But I’m here to tell you that I just spent fifteen nights on a cruise ship. During tax season. And not only did the sky not fall, but I…

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The Freedom to Try Again: How to Start Fresh Without the Stress

There’s a myth out there that fresh starts have to be loud. That they come with confetti, a motivational playlist, and a color-coded strategy. But the truth is, some of the most powerful restarts in my life and business began after a nap, a pout, or a complete meltdown. Dust…

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Burnout Wears a Business Suit

  I didn’t always know I was burned out. At first, I thought I was just tired.   Not enough sleep, not enough water, too many things on the list.   But the tired didn’t go away. Not after a weekend off. Not even after a vacation.   That’s when…