Journaling Methods

I’ve always loved the idea of journaling more than journaling itself. I have a weak spot for beautiful notebooks and smooth-writing pens. With the countless well-known benefits of journaling (less stress, better relationships, higher awareness, more motivation, success and joy, just to name of few) it’s something I keep coming back to. As a child, my journal was…

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Business Minimalism

In my household, we’ve been making changes towards zero waste living and minimalism. It’s been a challenging journey with lots of trial and error. Change is tough, but I can definitively say life is less stressful and a little more roomy from all our efforts. Not surprisingly, the lifestyle changes has spilled over to our businesses. I’ve decluttered my office, use far…

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Invest in Education

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. ~ Albert Einstein Investing in good education will fast track your success and pay dividends in all areas of your life: business, relationships, finances, and personal.  The benefits of continued education are so important, many professions require a minimum hour of classes to just to stay licensed. Continued…

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Success Habitude

Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” If you want to know why people are successful (or not), take a look at their habits. They are very telling. Habits include behaviors, such as what time they get up, how often they exercise, their communication style and so on. It…

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Finding balance

On my mother’s kitchen wall is a small framed illustration of a turtle with a Japanese saying that roughly translates to, “You don’t have to struggle and push through, but don’t give up.” Initially, this seemed like lukewarm inspiration to go after dreams and goals. After all, doesn’t common wisdom say we should always be…

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