What happens if you ask for what you want?

I tell my daughters, it never hurts to ask as long as you can accept the possibility of a No. But when Guy Kawasaki solicits your input and you blow off the opportunity, it is––let’s say this together––STOOPID. Here’s the story….

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Blogging On Schedule: 8 No-Nonsense Strategies to Generate Content

Here are 8 surefire strategies to keep my blogging on track. They also work with other projects, especially when I encounter resistance. Uhm…that would be ALL THE TIME. Sigh.

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Happiness = Success; 3 Research-Based Ways to Cultivate It

When it comes to energy management tools, happiness is an emotional Swiss Army Knife. It handles everything. Happy people are healthier, wealthier, more successful at work and school, more creative, have better coping skills, enjoy better relationships and live longer. Research tells us we can actually cultivate it with just 3 behaviors. And here they are….

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Are You Ready for the Winter Writers Marathon?

TweetOkay this is a shameless self-promotion but I cant help it. I’m excited. Join me at the Winter Writers Marathon…

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My Procrastination Trick: How I Accomplish Unpleasant Tasks On Time

As a self-employed single mom of two teens, my plate is constantly full. In the past I’ve typically used pressure to help me manage the demands. Now I use a different tactic. It works well without the exhausting fallout that goes with last-minute effort and rushing.

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Procrastination’s Sneakiest Ploy and How to Get Past It

Sometimes editing is a procrastination wolf in sheep’s clothing. It feels like you’re doing something useful when you’re actually avoiding the production of new content.

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5 Great Take-A-Ways from Seth Godin Interview

TweetI just watched Michael Sliwinski’s 10-minute chat with Seth Godin. The discussion circled around Seth’s prolific content development schedule. I’d encourage…

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How to Blog Successfully with “Good Enough” as Your Guide

As a writer I’ve embraced “good enough.” I strive to be fabulous but I’ve learned otherwise.

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