What I'm about to tell you is personal, and something I hope I never forget. I had a scary wake up call in August that totally caught me off guard. I want to share my experience with you because it really reminded me how all too often we take for granted the one thing that we'd pay our life's savings for in a second and do just about anything to get back if we ever lost it: our … [Read more...]
Summer Memories In Pictures
Wherever I go, I always have a camera on me. Sometimes it's only the camera in my iPhone, other times it's my Canon dSLR mounted with my favorite travel lens. Even though I gave up my dream to be a professional photographer, I haven't let that stop me from photographing everything that catches my eye and that I want to remember. Since summer is rapidly coming to a close, I … [Read more...]
Are Happy People Better Workers?
I consider myself to be a glass half full type of gal and am always looking for the bright side of things when the unexpected happens. Even though I know there are people way more productive than me, I consider myself to be a hard worker, and I think being a happy person is a major influence on my work ethic and output. We all know what it's like to be around a grouchy, … [Read more...]
How To Price Your eBook And Maximize Your Potential
So you've written your eBook and now you're getting it all formatted and pretty for the various distribution platforms out there: Apple (ePub), Barnes & Noble (PDF, mobi), Amazon (mobi), and potentially your own site (PDF). The next logical question is how much to price your book. HOW TO PRICE YOUR EBOOK AND MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL I'm going to share with you my … [Read more...]
Back To School Tips For College: Don’t Make My Mistakes!
Back to school is here! Even though I graduated many years ago, I still get excited when I see all the bright and shiny school supplies lining store shelves. I have a weird obsession with organizing and as a result I tend to drool over notebooks, binders, highlighters, and backpacks with lots of pockets. August also reminds me of the jittery feelings I used to have this time of … [Read more...]