I firmly believe that we need to do things that scare us in order to get to the next level in life. Unfortunately, those moments don’t happen without experiencing even the tiniest twinge of fear.
Tag: business
The Day I Went Sleeveless to an Interview
Last week, I had an interview for a job, so I planned my outfit down to the last detail. I… Read more The Day I Went Sleeveless to an Interview
Since We’re on the Subject of Public Speaking
Since I’ve been making the rounds lately at various digital conferences, I’m constantly asked about public speaking. So many people… Read more Since We’re on the Subject of Public Speaking
Too Junior, My Aunt Fanny!
Many freelancers realize at some point that freelancing just isn’t for them and they’d rather “go corporate.” No harm, no… Read more Too Junior, My Aunt Fanny!
And You Are..?
As a writer (make that freelance copywriter in Columbus Ohio), words are my obsession. I can’t get enough of them—I… Read more And You Are..?
Don’t Name the Puppy (and Other Rules for Freelancers)
Women who were single in the 90’s will remember a book called the Rules – this book had a simple… Read more Don’t Name the Puppy (and Other Rules for Freelancers)
A Freelancer’s Manifesto
Ask a roomful of creative professionals why they freelance and you’ll get a wide array of answers that boil down… Read more A Freelancer’s Manifesto
A Lesson From “Slumdog Millionaire”
For those of you who are movie geeks, you’re probably still overjoyed that “Slumdog Millionaire” won Best Picture at last… Read more A Lesson From “Slumdog Millionaire”
Is Creativity a Lost Cause?
One of my favorite things to write about is creativity because I firmly believe that while you can enhance your… Read more Is Creativity a Lost Cause?
10 Commandments for Marketing in 2009
With the change in our global economy, the time has come to re-examine how we are marketing our companies and why. Are we serving our customers in the best possible way? Does it make sense to our brand? Are we using the best possible tools to do so?
Sara Nichols Barton 