Shit happened. Here’s what it was, why I’m back, and why I hope you’re still with me.
Let’s Just Say “Until We Meet Again…”
This isn’t a goodbye. It’s a stepping away, maybe for a little while while and maybe for longer. It’s been real, kids. More than you know…
Why You Should Quit the Toxic People in Your Life, Pronto
Your life is only as good as the people you allow into it. Here’s why toxic people should NOT be on the guest list.
Reader Quit: Being Smacked Around by Mental Illness (by Dustin Tingue)
Mental illness doesn’t have rule your life. One reader’s decision to start running towards the light at the end of the tunnel.
Reader Quit: Quitting (by Lauren Tharp)
35 More Inspirational Quotes on Happiness, Following Your Dreams & Generally Kicking Life’s Ass
A collection of some of my favorite inspirational quotes to make your day (slash-life) a little better.
Mind Over Matter, As Illustrated By a Small Child Who Shamed Me At an Amusement Park
You can psyche yourself into situations as much as you can psyche yourself out of them. So why not use that force for good rather than evil?
The Only Freelance Productivity Guide You’ll Ever Need (post at Be a Freelance Blogger)
Forget the latest freelance productivity fads and promos; the secret to success is finding YOUR best productivity groove. Here’s how.
If Your Life Was Being Recorded, What Would You Do Differently?
If this day were being recorded for posterity, what would you want future generations to see about who you are and how you lived your life?
Your Fears Are Totally Irrational and Stupid
Most things in life come with risk, but if we let our fears steer the wheel, they will keep us from the good outcomes as often as they keep us from the bad.
Embrace Whatever Makes You Happy (Even If It’s Totally Weird)
Screw your secret shame over your oddball interests. Because as long as they make you happy, then they are awesome, and that is all that really matters.
Don’t Leave Your Poor Pup Home Alone All Day (Review of DogVacay’s New Daycare Service)
The Number One Reason I’ve Unsubscribed From Your Blog Lately
When you see your readers only as dollar signs, you will lose them (and all the money they’d potentially spend on your stuff).
QUIT: My Abusive Relationship
Inner critics make shitty coaches. Don’t mistake challenging yourself with being a complete and utter bitch to yourself.
You’ve Already “Made It.” Did You Know?
You may not realize it in the muck and the mire of the day-to-day, but you have a crazy amount of things to be grateful for. Here’s how to remember that.
Want to Get Paid to Do What You Love? Boost Your Skills With Online Learning
Get a jumpstart on following your dreams. Udemy offers over 10,000 courses so you can learn real-world skills online in the comfort of your home or at a local coffee shop.
Self-Improvement Shouldn’t Make You Miserable
Self-improvement shouldn’t make you feel miserable; it should make you feel empowered, optimistic and excited. If it doesn’t, you’re doing something wrong.
QUIT: Pretending I’m Ever Going to Learn How to Cook
You have to allocate your time and energy to the things that give you the most personal ROI — and allow you to give the most ROI to the world around you.
The Way Things Are Isn’t The Way Things Have To Be
The Way Things Are is, quite frankly, a shitty story to live by. So why do so many of us resign ourselves to it?
Want to Pick My Brain? Now You Can (And It Won’t Cost You a Fortune Like Coaching Does)
You can’t get quality advice in a few-line email exchange. Here’s how to really get the help you need (without it costing you a small fortune).