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Planning for a long/big vacation
Obviously, I have a theme this week! My family and I have left for 3 weeks in Park City, UT. Some have wondered, how can you possibly do that? Well, it isn’t always easy, and the key is planning. Planning … Continue reading
Can work/business and life be combined?
Recently, I have been thinking about this a lot. I see lots on business owners who feel it’s either or…”I’m on vacation, and I shouldn’t do ANY work.” OR “I can’t leave the office because I have to be HERE.” … Continue reading
Your relationship with money
I just finished reading Geneen Roth’s new book called “Lost & Found”. She has written a number of books, mostly on eating issues, including the NY Times Bestseller “Women, Food & God”. I read that one too. In short, Geneen … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Obstacles, Financial Planning, Ideal Life, Mindset
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, invest, Mindset, relationship, success
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Making lemonade
Ok, so I’m writing this from the Washington Dulles airport. My plane is “broken”, and we’re going to leave at least 2 ½ hours late. So, what to do? Take a deep breath, charge up the laptop and head over … Continue reading
Posted in Dealing with Obstacles, Ideal Life, Mindset, What’s Really Important
Tagged confidence, Ideal Life, positivity
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Why I love my Kindle
Ok, I admit it…I still have a Kindle. Maybe I’ll get an iPad this year. In the meantime, I feel freed and inspired to have my Kindle. I’m one of those readers who has multiple books going at the same … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Dealing with Obstacles, Ideal Life, Mindset, Resources, What's New?
Tagged business, efficiency, investment return
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Considering Outsourcing
I’m at a financial planning conference in FL and have been talking with other advisors about outsourcing. As planners, and for that matter, business owners get clear on what they are great at, they realize that they may need to … Continue reading
Revisiting “First Things First”
Here I am channeling Stephen Covey again. I think that this wisdom is especially important in today’s overly “urgent” world. In short, there are 4 categories: Urgent, Not Urgent, Important, Not Important. Often we are lured into pseudo “urgent, not … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Dealing with Obstacles, Ideal Life, Mindset, Success and Visioning
Tagged confidence, decision, efficiency, mission, overwhelm, pupose, success
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Trusting your gut
Those who know me, know that I can sometimes over commit myself. I know many entrepreneurs who love to chase “shiny objects” as Phil and I call them…often to the detriment of what’s important in life. I’m learning, by being … Continue reading
Imagine a CPA Firm Taking Tax Day Off? I Know One!
Now here’s a well run business! I work with an accounting firm for my own personal and business needs as well as referring many of my clients to them for tax planning and preparation. I have always thought they were … Continue reading
Is Your Goal Setting Effective? Maybe Not.
I’ve been thinking a lot about goal setting with my own business since my staff and I will be continuing our strategic planning work next week. Recently someone reminded me of the following about goals… If you have been tracking … Continue reading
Posted in Business Planning, Dealing with Obstacles, Success and Visioning
Tagged business, decision, pupose, small business, success
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