Archive for May 2023
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
Have you ever felt stifled in your creativity? Or felt like you just weren’t ready yet to share what you’re working on – maybe it’s something you’ve written, or artwork you created, or maybe even stain-glass, like my spouse creates… This is one of those little books that will give you that shot in the…
Read MoreWhen Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
My therapists and my executive coach implored me to get a copy of When Things Fall Part by Pema Chodron back in 1999. That year was when my life started falling apart. I was only 35 years old and in a marriage that wasn’t working any longer, and I discovered that my whole life up…
Read More80/20 Sales and Marketing – The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall
I first met Perry Marshall many years ago when his book The Definitive Guide to Google Adwords came out in 2006, and then his Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords came out in 2007. He’s a smart cookie, has a degree in engineering, and is the son of a pastor. So he has some fascinating views. …
Read MoreBig Magic – Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
I’ve always had a love-loathe relationship with creativity. I never felt I was creative. In fact, I always felt like I was stuck in my left brain most of my life until I became an entrepreneur and allowed myself the gift of exploring my creativity. Sure, in elementary school, I did love to draw. And…
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