by Diane Pleuss | Oct 13, 2021 | Quick Reads
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...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 1, 2021 | Quick Reads
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...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 23, 2021 | Quick Reads
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...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 11, 2021 | Quick Reads
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...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 9, 2021 | Quick Reads
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...
by Diane Pleuss | Jul 29, 2021 | Quick Reads
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,...