Note: I wrote this piece in July as a column for an online business publication. They told me it was “too negative” and chose not to publish it. I decided to publish it here because 1) It is good, both the writing and the advice 2) The idea of knowing when to walk away/move on is important in business, as …
Warning Signs From A Potential Client
So…I have been doing this thing (and by “this thing” I mean copywriting, running the show, being my own boss, wearing a million hats, etc.) for long enough to know. You know….to know. To spot him or her. The potential client who represents everything you would prefer to not work with. Ever. Often a super-nice person, and well-meaning, too. But …
Go big or go home
I really REALLY like this saying. It’s like: Go for it, give it all you have, do it 110% or don’t even bother. As someone who moves way too fast and is way too excited about quickly crossing items off my To Do list, this is something that speaks to me. SLOW DOWN and DO IT RIGHT…or just forget about …
Whatsa matter…can’t stand the heat?
Those of you who know me personally know that I, well, struggle with being a better taker of criticism. I’m just not that thick-skinned. Even if it’s meant well, if it’s not personal or if it is incredibly valuable, I still feel that sting, that defensiveness, well up in me. That’s why this article in Entrepreneur was very motivating for me. In …