Blue Jeans and the Perfect Fit

Blue Jeans and the Perfect Fit

A colleague, Beth Smith, of A-list Interviews, sent me an email recently. It began with a description of the wonderful variety we have to choose from when it comes to blue jeans. “Straight leg, vintage style, loose fit, skinny jeans, mom jeans, ultra- high rise, high...
Fear of Failure or Success?

Fear of Failure or Success?

If someone asked you, “Are you afraid of success?” you might take offense. Of course not, you’d say. But if that is true, why do so many of us find ourselves afraid of trying something new? What holds us back? The flip side of fear of success may be the fear of...
Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

Big-name franchises grab our attention and often the headlines. They are like bright shiny objects that spark our interest. But many times they require hefty investments. If you are new to the idea of opening your first business through a franchise opportunity, you...
Why Take chances, or Take Longer?

Why Take chances, or Take Longer?

We live in a society that promotes individualism; a country that says anybody can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Entrepreneurs have that spirit. And it’s no secret, you can watch a YouTube video and learn just about anything whether it’s building a shed or...
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

If you are like most people, you have heard (or have given) that little piece of advice. It’s a life lesson passed along the generations. But as a W2 employee, isn’t that exactly what you’re doing? Putting all your earning potential into one basket. Putting your faith...
Anxiety – Synonym for Fear

Anxiety – Synonym for Fear

According to a Fall 2020 opinion poll released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 62% of Americans felt more anxious than they did at the same time in the prior year. That is almost double the number of people feeling anxious over the last three years,...