One’s skill becomes a craft when soul and destiny are tied to it. Often, this skill seems like something found, when in reality skill is a blossom made visible by the fertile soil of necessity. While necessity may be the soil, the rain which draws the bloom into our world is one’s proclivities.
Read MoreThe question is, “how much money is F-U money to you?” I hesitate to define the question—part of it’s charm is it’s ambiguity. Nevertheless, it should be obvious that at least part of the ask is about how much money you think you need not just to get by, but to defiantly do what the hell you want.
Read MoreA lot has been written about the virtues and independence associated with being a small business owner. However, comparatively little attention is paid to the instinct of “going with the flow.” After all, entrepreneurs are usually Type A control freaks. However, being on and part of the water in a small boat will eventually inform you that you are not the thing, but rather just part of the process, and your job is often just to keep everything afloat and moving forward in the right direction.
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