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Simple concepts worth remembering
About two days ago, I was thinking about which book I had in my possession, that I could use to accompany me on this leg of my journey. My thoughts were intercepted by a call from a friend who was thinking about using property, that has been in her family for generations, as a place…
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There are more unsolved problems today than ever before…
And this despite the numerous books, lectures, programs, TikTok and YouTube videos being produced in the “How to” genre. This also means that there are numerous opportunities for solo professionals, consultants and larger service based organizations to provide solutions for these problems that still exist. Don’t get confused into thinking that in your particular area,…
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Who you are is so much more than one personality test!
I have been fascinated my entire life, by what makes us who we are and how does that affect our life experience? I am doing a sign language class at the Cascade School for the Deaf. Yesterday I shared an observation with my teacher: signing wasn’t just about knowing what sign represents which word. If…
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As business owners we say we have faith yet never ask for what we want
Whenever a solopreneur or business owner reaches out to me, they can usually list all the things that are not working for them. Their website isn’t working They are wasting time on social media They need help with customer service They are not sure what to do next They are not making enough money Interestingly,…
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What can you do when your marketing and sales efforts fail consistently?
Your bank balance is at an all time low. You wake up knowing that you HAVE to make something happen TODAY! Your mad scramble begins to generate money. Some days your hustle works. Some days it doesn’t. Our natural response to anything that doesn’t seem to be working is to try harder, push more, put…
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If You Don’t Keep Focusing on This, You Won’t Get Results
Clayton Christensen, a man wearing many hats including professor, author, entrepreneur, missionary, husband, and father made this very bold statement in his essay “How Will You Measure Your Life?” If you study the root causes of business disasters , over and over you’ll find this predisposition toward endeavors that offer immediate gratification. If you look at…
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Would it be Okay if Life Got Easier?
Has anyone ever asked you that question? I mean really? Would it be okay if life got easier? It sounds preposterous doesn’t it? Life is supposed to be a struggle. If anything comes too easily we look at it sideways with much suspicion. What’s the catch? Where’s the hidden camera? I’m being punked right now…
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Pushing Past “I don’t feel like…”
It starts early on in life. I don’t feel like… doing my homework cleaning my room making up my bed exercising going to church doing the dishes studying writing that book report Even if we have a huge goal in front of us, something we really want – like REALLY REALLY 🙂 – we still…
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Nervousness and my Squiggly Signature
I’ve always described myself as “the nervous type.” Whenever I had to perform (I’m a guitarist) it would take me a while before I settled into playing “normal” that is without the wooden feel of my right hand and the shaky, unsteady fingers on my left. I remember asking my sister, who performs regularly to…
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Can you be Successful without being Exhausted?
The short answer is “Yes” but it depends on other elements in the success equation. Let’s kick off with a couple definitions of success. Napoleon Hill defined it like this “SUCCESS is the attainment of your DEFINITE CHIEF AIM without violating the rights of other people.” Earl Nightingale laid it out like this “SUCCESS is…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
When the stakes are high, DON’T MOVE without CLARITY
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Business Diagnostic Specialist | Clarity before high-stakes decisions 