The seemingly sage advice to make money having fun is something so many of us entrepreneurs have taken to heart…but it’s not always as good of an idea as it may seem. I was recently at a gathering of 7 and 8-figure women business owners and one of them pulled me aside in the hallway
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It’s been a season of harvest in my sister circle. This group is made up of women I’ve known for 20 years or more and we all remain the village of support for one another. There have been exuberant shares of new jobs that will 4x their income, new cars, new homes, new marriages, a
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I used to have three jobs at any given time for many years. It was just the way it was. As a young woman who valued her independence and having nice things, working hard and making money became synonymous with working all the time. In order to have more I had to DO more. On
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A few summers ago a girlfriend texted me and asked if I could teach her how to do less. I chuckled to myself as I read her message because I, too, am the product of a culture that’s taught me that my worth is associated with how much I do. The concept of doing less
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If you’ve ever fantasized about “doing less” or imagined that you were exempt from feeling the ease we talk about so much here at The Origin Company because of all the hats you wear at any given time (and can’t take off right now) then lean on in. There just might be some guidance here
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The way we’ve been taught to get things done isn’t actually the most effective way. The way you set up your weekly plan makes a huge difference in your ability to get things done, especially the things that matter. There are 6 elements of an effective, soulful weekly plan that will make you a ‘getting
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By Jacqueline Fisch Interested in how to grow your business while working full time? Read on! You’ve decided to go all-in on growing your business — congratulations! You’re full of excitement for the possibilities that this new gig you’ve created could bring. The only thing standing in your way — that full-time job. I turned in
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Interested in learning how to boost your energy and avoid burnout? My girlfriend texted to ask me if I wanted to go for a walk first thing in the morning on a day I had childcare and lots to do. “I don’t have time,” was the first thought that popped into my head. But then
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By Kate Northrup When stress and overwhelm are mounting, it seems like you need to figure out how to get more done as quickly as possible so you can get your nose above the water and breathe again. But really, what does the trick every time is learning how to focus better. I used to
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By Jessica Miller Since the school-yard days, you’ve been conditioned to look outside yourself for the ‘right’ answers. So it’s no surprise that as an entrepreneur, it can be easy to get swept up in giving away your power looking for the step-by-step process, cheat sheet, or strategy that will ‘guarantee’ your success… After more
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