Nov 2, 2022 | Uncommon Blog
I don’t know about you, but I appreciate validation. When I’m deep in conversation, I’m motivated by hearing things like, “I get it” or “I understand” or “you got this” or even “well, that sucks.” There’s something about having what you’re communicating being...
Mar 6, 2022 | Uncommon Blog
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. – Anne Lamott It’s true. As small business owners and entrepreneurs, we’re wired to think we need to go, go, go. We’re constantly working in our businesses and rarely working on...
Mar 4, 2022 | Uncommon Blog
I spent a lot of 2021 lying on the floor and deliberately breathing in and out. Not because I had given up—because I needed to reset and feel grounded. It’s okay to reset. I tell my teenager this all the time. We call it “Ctrl+Alt+Delete.” It’s a way of starting over....
Nov 22, 2020 | Uncommon Blog
“Can I pick your brain for a few minutes?” I’ve heard that several times in the past few weeks. So, I’m starting to sense a pattern and I’m beginning to wonder: Am I giving something away or is this validation that I have something to give? The bigger questions...
Oct 18, 2020 | Uncommon Blog
You give what you get—or you get what you give. Either way, as a small business owner, solopreneur, or dualpreneur, you may have to offer some giveaways whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business awhile. Start thinking about your best skill and your...