Why Write a Book? It seems more and more people have a book inside them just waiting to be released. As a developmental editor, I read many manuscripts—and over the years I’ve come to realize something I believe with my…
If you’ve been wondering how to make extra money, you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to: Most people hit the same wall: “I can’t afford it.” But here’s the truth: You don’t always need a new job to create more…
This piece comes from a podcast I recorded a few years ago with my youngest daughter, Juliet, right before her first theatrical performance. We’re sharing it again now as she prepares for her fourth big show — because the lessons…
In 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love, Dan Miller was talking about personal marketing long before the term became popular. In Chapter 7, “Show Me Your Promo Materials,” Dan makes a compelling case that finding meaningful, fulfilling…
By the second Friday of January—January 9—most people have already given up on their New Year’s goals. This moment has become so predictable it has a name: Quitter’s Day. Quitter’s Day isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline. It happens…
Have you ever struggled to connect with someone who just seems to operate on a completely different wavelength than you? Maybe you can’t quite figure out why they’re reacting the way they are—or why they seem resistant to your ideas.…
If I had a dollar for every time someone said, “I can’t draw a stick figure!” or “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” I would certainly have a sizable savings account! I heard it again just the…
Are you showing up as your authentic self at work and in life or are you wearing a mask of who you think others want you to be? Every Halloween, we celebrate the fun of dressing up—slipping into a different…
Recently, I sat down with John Stange on the Online Business Blueprint podcast to talk about how understanding personality styles can transform the way we lead and connect. I’ve spent over 20 years using DISC to improve communication—both at home…
Meet our newest 48 Days Press author, Shelley Boyd Overachievers, take note: burnout doesn’t mean failure—it signals a need for realignment. What happens when the drive that once fueled your success begins to drain your soul? That’s the question at…