“I have never held a traditional job longer than 9 months. And even that job, working at Barnes n’ Noble, was split: 5 months in the Detroit area, one month off and then 4 months in Seattle…” So begins the introduction to my Work at Home classes. It wasn’t until I fully embraced being “Queen…
Category Archives: The ‘un’ 9-5 mindset
An Economics Lesson from Archie Comics
When I was younger I used to collect Archie comics. I usually only got them in the summer, as a treat from my Grandfather while staying up north with him and Grandma. Sometimes, I would save my allowance and buy a few from a bookstore, but I was happy reading and re-reading the same books…
Getting In Shape with a Walking Work Station
People seem to think that since you work at home you have allllll the time in the world. In reality, it’s just not true. When I get up in the morning, I head straight to my computer, go through my social networks to reply to people, start writing, answering emails, answering media requests, go through…
Should kids pay taxes on a lemonade stand?
This year at the US Open in Bethesa, Maryland, a group of entrepreneurial kids decided to have a lemonade stand in hopes of earning some money. They were shut down because they didn’t pay the $500 vendor fee. Meanwhile, other (older) entrepreneurs who paid $300 for land use permits continued collecting $60 parking fees so…
The Three Aspects of Working Independently
Many people come to me wanting to escape the 9-5, but don’t know exactly what they’re looking for. They want to “work at home” or be “self-employed”, but don’t understand the intricacies of running their own business. Ultimately, what we all want is to make money doing something we like that allows us to have…
Focus on the Positive
Have you ever noticed how people who are negative attract negative forces to their lives? I’m sure you’ve met a few who’ve had nothing but problems…they just can’t get a break. The whole world is out to get them, and only if they had a better job, better spouse, better kids, better life…everything would be…
Creating a Business is like Building a House
I am surrounded by a number of wonderful people who want to see me and my business succeed. They offer a ton of suggestions and ideas and constantly bombard me with information, that unfortunately, just frustrates me. No matter how well-intentioned, I generally end up feeling annoyed with their attempts at help. I had to…
Overcoming Shyness
No matter what business you’re in, you’re going to somehow, some way, some shape or form deal with people. It’s unavoidable. It can be quite intimidating trying to sell people on your product or services, especially when you’re new in the field, and you don’t feel like you know everything you need to. I used…
Ernie’s Top Ten Worse Uses of Your Time
I recently read, “Career Success without a Real Job” by Ernie Zelinski. It was lighthearted, fun, and full of inspiration on how to get what you want out of life. One of the things that caught my eye was his “Top Ten” lists…and I share them with you here: The Top 10 Worse Uses of…
11 Things money can’t buy
My business goes through periods of great and, well, not-so-great cash-flow. In other words: I never know from month to month how much money I’m going to make. It’s the pain of living the life as “Queen of the Random Job.” Sure, I’d love to have more stability, and I’m assuming its coming, but sometimes…
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