When I was in high school and thought about my dreams of becoming a fiction author, a part of me would always butt in and say: "Wait! This isn't deep enough. How can I change the world writing romantic suspense, psychological thrillers?" I really wrestled with this. Elizabeth Gilbert talked about this in her book "Big Magic," where she said (and I'm paraphrasing) anyone … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! The Real Reason Why Art is Important
[Video] Flip It! Why a Plan B Could Be Keeping You Small
Years ago, I heard Catherine Ryan Hyde speak at a writer's event. Catherine is the author of the book Pay It Forward, which was made into a movie starring Kevin Spacey. There was one thing she said that always stuck with me, although it was only recently that I finally fully understood it. When she decided she was going to pursue a career as a fiction writer, her mother … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why a Plan B Could Be Keeping You Small
Market Saturation: How to Get the Competitive Advantage over Your Competition
Note from Michele: The online information marketing industry (if you sell any sort of online information products, such as programs or products, or even consulting or coaching, you're in this industry) is maturing. Which means market saturation and finding a competitive advantage is becoming more of an issue. Jim Niswonger calls himself a "conscious marketing rebel" and often … [Read more...] about Market Saturation: How to Get the Competitive Advantage over Your Competition
[Video] Flip It! Why There’s a Breakdown Before the Breakthrough
Have you ever decided you were ready for a big breakthrough and, instead, found yourself in the middle of a big breakdown? Maybe it looks like this. You've decided. You're finally starting your business or writing your book or launching that new program. You've been getting signs from the Universe that this IS the step to take in order to have that massive breakthrough. … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why There’s a Breakdown Before the Breakthrough
The Tale of the Vegan Plumber (and Other Successful Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs)
Note from Michele: If I had to pick one thing that conscious, heart-centered, spiritual entrepreneurs worry about, it's how to stand out from their competition. But, here's a little secret: when you're creative, it's actually super easy to stand out because, quite honestly, you have no competition. This article from my good friend Samantha Bennett, founder of the Organized … [Read more...] about The Tale of the Vegan Plumber (and Other Successful Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs)
[Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 5
This is the fifth step of a five-part series where I'm walking you through the five steps of transformation and why each step is essential when you're ready to make a huge shift and uplevel your business and/or life. Step 1 is to pause. Step 2 is to make a decision. Step 3 is to take action -- the opposite action you normally would take. Step 4 is to feel all the emotions … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 5
Stop Trying to Charge What You’re Worth and What to Do Instead
Over the years, one of the biggest things I've seen trip up entrepreneurs (especially conscious, heart-centered, spiritual, love-based ones) is knowing how much to charge for your products and services. The struggle between trying to earn a solid income with how comfortable YOU are owning your own value is huge. So, that's why I asked my friend Ali Shanti (you may also know her … [Read more...] about Stop Trying to Charge What You’re Worth and What to Do Instead
[Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 4
This is the fourth of a five-part series where I'm walking you through the five steps of transformation and why each step is essential when you're ready to make a huge shift and uplevel your business and/or life. Step 1 is to pause. Step 2 is to make a decision. Step 3 is to take action -- the opposite action you normally would take. So, what's the fourth step? Feel the … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 4
Success Tip: What Waitressing Taught Me about Mental Toughness
When I was a senior in high school, I had a job working as a waitress at a senior care/assisted living facility. The residents would come to the dining room, and we would serve them a four-course meal—salad, choice of soup or juice, choice of one of two entrees, and dessert. They all came in at once, which is why we had to be fairly fast during the 90-minutes we had to serve … [Read more...] about Success Tip: What Waitressing Taught Me about Mental Toughness
[Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 3
This is the third of a five-part series where I'm walking you through the five steps of transformation and why each step is essential when you're ready to make a huge shift and uplevel your business and/or life. Step 1 is to pause and step 2 is to make a decision. What's the third step? Take action. But, not just any action. The opposite action you would normally … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 3