The plan was to write a really deep blog post today, but you know, I can hardly work with all these butterflies flying around in my tummy! Why? Because today I am launching my new book! It's amazing how terrified one can get about showing the world what you have to offer. But you know, I've decided to say: "to hell with it!" Those that like the book will like it, those that don't won't. And that's just fine. Because you can't be all things to all people. Some people are going to love it and get a lot out of it, others will have other opinions. It's good to remember what Don Miguel Ruiz … [Read more...]
Why, Oh Why, Oh Why?
Why, oh why, do you do what you do? Have you ever asked yourself? I believe that there are better and worthier reasons for running a business than just making money. You can call me naive, but that's the way it is. The fact is also, that businesses that stand for something more than just making money - well, they tend to make more money! In her book, Passion Brands: Why Some Brands Are Just Gotta Have, Drive All Night For, and Tell All Your Friends About, Kate Newlin talks about what it is that makes people love certain brands. And loved brands have loyal customers that will not go … [Read more...]