I recently read an article from the BBC titled “Why you shouldn’t ask people what they do,” and it got me thinking about a specific chapter in my book, “You’re Already Dead,” particularly the chapter “The Things We Do for Money.” This reflection brings forth my viewpoint about the deeper significance of our interactions when meeting strangers or catching up with old acquaintances.

Today, I’m going to write about something a bit different from my last posts, but related to them in a way. First, as you know from the blog post “Echoes Of A Last Tear” I mentioned my professional crisis, existential crisis, trauma, grief, and unfinished business from losing my father. Along with the way I was born—a stubborn, entrepreneurial know-it-all—led me to find healing in writing a book…

With all the experience I’ve had in business and work in the last 20 years, I have noticed that the best bosses were the empathetic ones. When I say best, I don’t mean the easiest to work with, I mean the ones who actually pushed for personal growth alongside results for the organization…

A story of entrepreneurs sharing their mistakes at an event in Toronto. It focuses on the global movement of discussing failures, learning from them, and building connections among entrepreneurs. By embracing failure and sharing experiences, attendees find inspiration and connect with others facing similar challenges. The movement aims to shift the focus from celebrating success to openly discussing and learning from failures, fostering resilience and personal growth in the entrepreneurial community.

Insightful article by Ginny Hogan via Forbes! As a freelancer with diverse skills, marketing yourself can be challenging. Identify your strengths, craft a concise pitch, create a versatile portfolio, customize pitches, network extensively, stay updated, and enjoy the journey.