Category Archives: Being

Are Your Dreams Actually Goals?

I recently said the following: “I’m leaving my position at this company to pursue my dream of starting a business.” Then I read Bullish: Some Dreams Are Stupid and realized that starting a business isn’t a dream. It’s a goal. … Continue reading

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Define Your Own Success

Six weeks ago, I gave my notice at work.  Two Fridays ago was my last day in the office. It’s exciting! It’s been my goal for years to start a professional organizing business, to help people create systems to keep … Continue reading

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Strive for Kindness

Being nice is fine. It’s good to be agreeable in new situations. It’s good to be polite to people you don’t know.

Except when it’s not. Except when you need to look out for yourself, or someone is being a creep, or smiling feels fake because it’s a serious situation. Continue reading

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