No rational human welcomes the feeling of uncertainty – that uneasy sense that you can’t see around corners or don’t know where a road might lead. Of course recent events make us feel that the world is more unpredictable than ever. But when you depend on yourself for success, financial stability, reputation, life’s work – the mercurial feelings that demand…
Archives for November 2015
Dualité.
On level one, you just want to cry and grieve and do something (anything) to help. On level two, you have to deliver work for a client. On level one, you want to let them know you care, that we are connected, that their tragedy is in our hearts and minds. On level two, you have to make dinner. What…
Last Days
The last days of anything always feel melancholy. Sometimes it’s as simple as the season – saying goodbye to summer. Other times it’s the end of a partnership, a relationship, a business, a project. But last days have such an important role in the way we punctuate our lives – professionally and privately. Last days mean we are in deep…
Whatchyou Sayin?
You are not for everyone, even if you think you are. Your customers aren’t all women between the ages of 28 and 42. They’re just not. Your pricing should be consistent, based on experience, and for certain circumstances, (gasp!) negotiable. But some things aren’t negotiable, and you should know what they are. So often we don’t get what we want…
