What To Do With A Scattered Client

August 2, 2010

by Cara Lumen
I was going in circles with a client – she didn’t seem to remember her own decisions and was very caught in the emotion caused by the fact that she had put something off till the last minute and it might not be ready. I found myself creating all sorts of ways [...]

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Is It Worth Doing?

July 30, 2010

by Cara Lumen
We can sure get caught up in doing stuff. Mindless stuff, unimportant stuff, meaningless stuff. And we are really, really busy doing it. We even get tired at the end of our day from doing all that stuff. How do we stop the merry-go-round? How do we address the [...]

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What Can You Teach That People Will Pay You For?

July 28, 2010

by Cara Lumen
I maintain that the one thing people will continue to buy in today’s economy is knowledge.  Knowledge is empowering, knowledge increases in value over time, and it keeps working forever!  What do you know that you can teach others and get paid for?
What you already know
 Chris Brogan recently wrote a post about his typing [...]

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What Are People Willing to Buy in Today’s Economy

July 26, 2010

by Cara Lumen
Our buying habits have changed – dramatically. Part of it is from necessity because money is tight. Part of it is because of our consciousness. We want to take care of our planet by not consuming, wasting and dumping. As entrepreneurs we have to look at our target community and [...]

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Are You Drowning in Too Much Stuff?

July 23, 2010

by Cara Lumen
I read a blog post recently that suggested putting everything in your office (or whatever room you need to de-clutter) into boxes so that all the surfaces are clear of stuff. When you want something you get it out and put it where it belongs –the book on the bookshelf, the stapler [...]

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What To Do When Need Overcomes Reason

July 21, 2010

by Cara Lumen
Have you ever reached a point where your emotional needs are so great that practical, logical reasoning was impossible?
My friend was very, very lonely. Her marriage was failing, she didn’t feel very confident in herself and she was desperate to be with people who could affirm her ok-ness. When the doctor [...]

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How I Cured Myself of Giving Unsolicited Advice

July 19, 2010

by Cara Lumen
I get in so much trouble because I have a tendency to get excited with ideas and offer them to people unsolicited and it feels to them like I’m giving advice which I may very well be and it doesn’t go over well. Have you had that experience? It’s getting in [...]

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How to Stay Positive during Rocky Times

July 16, 2010

by Cara Lumen
It’s been awhile, hasn’t it – this unusual period in our history when money is funny, jobs go away and the future looks uncertain? Are you getting discouraged? Do you have a hard time staying positive and hopeful? What can you do to see a bright side – the light at [...]

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How to Use Assumptions to Gain Clarity

July 14, 2010

by Cara Lumen
In Seth Godin’s blog post The theory of the case  he puts forth this idea about how to use assumptions to gain clarity:
“Here’s a way to get more strategic.
Instead of arguing for a course of action based on the status quo or your emotional gut, describe the theory of the case.
A is true.
B [...]

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Do You Have What it Takes to Promote and Publish a Book?

July 13, 2010

Sharon Sayler newly published author of “What Your Body Says and How to Master the Message” offers insights and advice to guide you through the many faceted process of submitting a book proposal, developing your platform, and making your book a success. Find out if you have what it takes.
Passionately On Purpose Radiowith Cara Lumen, [...]

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