According to one definition of “creativity,” creative people will look at the same thing everyone else does, yet see something completely different. But what happens when creatives run into roadblocks? It’s sure to happen, as it does with everyone. Maybe it's just not possible to see something different. Maybe you've been focusing on a problem for so long, it becomes … [Read more...] about Change Your Perspective, Change Your Results
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Calling All Workaholics & Perfectionists: It’s Time for Recovery
As a recovering workaholic/perfectionist with Superhero Syndrome delusions, I'll be the first to tell you that the road to recovery isn't easy. It's fraught with obstacles and U-turns perfectly positioned to send you right back to where you started. But I'm also here to tell you that it DOES get easier. And the rewards of staying on the path are well worth it. Following … [Read more...] about Calling All Workaholics & Perfectionists: It’s Time for Recovery
Want a Successful, Profitable Biz? Use These 7 Tools to Bust Through Your Blocks
Mindset blocks (blocks around money, success, sales … you name it) absolutely can keep you from growing your business. That is, unless you have tools to overcome them. Lucky for you, that’s what I’m sharing today. Without further ado … 1. Affirmations Like so many things in life, while some people swear by affirmations, others swear they don't work. My … [Read more...] about Want a Successful, Profitable Biz? Use These 7 Tools to Bust Through Your Blocks
3 Secrets I Learned From My Grandpa About Business Success
My Grandpa, who passed away a few years ago at 96 years old, was quite a character. Along with being a successful entrepreneur (he started his business, a machine shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over 50 years ago), he also had an incredible sense of humor. He just loved going against the grain. I learned so much from him, over the years, and as a tribute to his memory, I’m … [Read more...] about 3 Secrets I Learned From My Grandpa About Business Success
[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
[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