Tag Archives: goals
Setting my 2013 goals with help from friends
How are those resolutions coming? If you’re already stumbling, maybe you need some positive peer pressure. Just after the new year, I spent the better part of a day with … Continue reading
Heading into a fourth year of evolution, revolution and living life intentionally
I launched this blog Jan. 1, 2009 in what I might describe in retrospect as pre-midlife crisis. I’d spent five years in Michigan’s evening MBA program, focused on graduating and … Continue reading
Edible magazines grew from desire for more from life
Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian didn’t set out to launch a national chain of popular locavore magazines. In fact, even as they began to think they were on to something, … Continue reading
The Holstee manifesto: This is your life
I kept seeing people post this photo on Facebook but only recently stopped to read the poster. I encourage you to do likewise — it’ll just take a minute and … Continue reading
Are you willing to be really, really lucky?
If you’ve been to a sushi restaurant, chances are you’ve seen a ceramic cat waving at you. Wikipedia explains the various names of this feline friend: The Maneki Neko (招き猫?, … Continue reading
Conversation starter: Imagine you meet an idol
Picture someone you really look up to — someone who goes beyond an important mentor, someone you idolize as very talented or successful in your field, perhaps the person you … Continue reading
HBR: Developing rituals can help achieve your goals
A recent Harvard Business Review suggested the best way to achieve your goals is to not demand too much of yourself. That’s not to say set your goals low — … Continue reading
Heather Newgen on her latest career transformation
A mutual friend introduced me to Heather Newgen when Heather was moving to New York from LA last year. After trading several messages, we met for the first time in … Continue reading
Why Your Life Purpose Hurts Sometimes – a guest post from Christine Kane
I subscribe to Christine Kane‘s email newsletter, which offers a variety of business- and life-related advice. Christine, an Asheville, N.C.-based musician turned life coach, offers her content for free reuse, … Continue reading
40 things I have learned at 40
Today I am kicking off a new occasional series, under the theme “Things I Have Learned.” I turned 40 this year and have spent considerable time reflecting on what that … Continue reading
