‘Motivation’ Category

Marriage, Faith and Entrepreneurship

Marriage, Faith and Entrepreneurship

“It has to be more than just a business that you are setting up. Otherwise, everything will be off. Your pursuit will be for money, or recognition, or to address some other type of insecurity. Deal with your insecurities; otherwise they will rule you and the business’s success will encourage your fears.” That’s the advice […]

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Being Wonder Woman (or Superman)

Being Wonder Woman (or Superman)

I recently watching the PBS documentary, Wonder Women. This experience prompted me to draw comparisons between superheroes and change makers.  While both are committed to making the world a better place by helping people in need and combating an unjust status quo, there are also some key differences.  Perhaps what makes us feel so in […]

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Women & Money

Women & Money

Here are some daunting statistics regarding women and money: *Fewer than two in 10 women feel “very prepared” to make wise financial decisions. Half indicate that they “need some help,” and one-third feel that they “need a lot of help.” (Financial Experience & Behaviors Among Women 2010-2011 Prudential Research Study) *They number of middle and […]

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Wednesday Wisdom, Vol. 2, Iss 7

Wednesday Wisdom, Vol. 2, Iss 7

The following is an excerpt from The Other Side of Assertiveness. Dealing with Failure! In addition to letting go of the mistaken belief that she is always right, some assertive women  also have difficulty letting go of unmet expectations. In many instances assertiveness is used interchangeably with ambition. This book is not intended to create […]

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Spring Cleaning For The Mind

Spring Cleaning For The Mind

The company you keep is important.   Think about it, if you leave your coat in a room where people are smoking, pretty soon it will reek of smoke.  You can have on the best cologne or perfume, but enough exposure to any odious, stronger scent can overwhelm the sweetest and most beautiful scent. It’s the […]

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