If I asked you which personality type, extrovert or introvert, a successful entrepreneur or employee is better off having, how many of you would pick introvert? Probably not very many of you. We've been led to believe in our society, schools, and work environments that being introverted is a negative quality. But can introverts succeed as leaders and entrepreneurs? I hope I … [Read more...]
Get Enlightened: Break Free And Discover Your True Life’s Meaning
What I love about Untemplater is sharing stories, inspirations, and different perspectives of discovering and living an untemplate life. Untemplater reader Sam Thinks put together his thoughts on breaking free and how to get enlightened with some great philosophical quotes. Now in his own words: Fresh Ideas I’ve been stuck in a rut. I work (but not for long!) in a … [Read more...]
Never Take Your Health For Granted
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...]