Last night we faced a tornado. Just across the river, the twister was headed directly for us. Estimated at being a half-mile wide, it had already touched down, causing destruction. It meant business!...
I bet you’re a good starter. From my observation, most of us are. But, are you a FINISHER? That’s the key. Over the course of our lives, we start so many things: Diets Workout routines Bu...
About a month ago I signed up for a paid newsletter. The newsletter’s author had a unique approach…a single page website with an opt-in form for paid content. Although there wasn’t ...
For those of you wondering where I’ve been over the past few weeks…my apologies. I’d love to tell you I’ve been on some great trek across the world, but the truth is, I’...
Will you be successful? It depends. What do you BELIEVE? We each see the world through our own personal filter. That filter is our belief system. Would You See it? Imagine there’s a 20$ bill la...
At an event last week, someone asked my rates for teaching them to “do social media.” To be honest, when someone refers to social media as something they “do” it makes me wond...
Are you ruining your credibility without even knowing it? Everything you “put out there” into the online world affects how people perceive you. Little mistakes like bad links, broken syst...
In the US, spring has officially sprung! So how about a little “spring cleaning” for your business? I think it’s an essential process that needs to be done numerous times throughout...
If content creation or idea generation is part of what you do, you get paid to think. Writers, speakers, artists, bloggers. Even a small business consultant (like me!) gets paid for ideas. Most of us...
Him: I’m afraid someday I’ll break your heart. Me: I know you will. Sure enough, several years later, our fiery, passionate relationship imploded. It went out in blaze…just like it ...
I admit, I’ve seen more than a few episodes of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives franchise. Celebrity chef, author and breakout star Bethenny Frankel is one of my cast favorites. Not only is she...
- Is work/life balance a myth? Yes and no. For those leading a life on fire, there’s no balance. Consumed with passion, they sacrifice sleep, socializing and simple daily pleasures for their wo...
Through headlines, sound bites and vanity cards, we’ve watched the Charlie Sheen/Chuck Lorre feud play out in ugly detail. It’s like watching a train wreck. And then prying the demolished...
Want to be an original and think outside of the box? First, you have to actually get out of the box! Over the weekend I was at a friend’s house when I noticed a few of her décor choices were si...
Fear is like a devious little gremlin. With an innocent smile, it befriends you. Then gently takes your hand and leads you down its dark, twisted path. And because it’s so sneaky, you often don...
Welcome! I’m just getting started at this site, but what a way to kick off the launch of PiperLarson.com! When Danielle LaPorte gives me an extra copy of The Fire Starter Sessions: a digital ex...
It was my own personal Incredible Hulk moment. Although my clothing stayed intact and I’m pretty sure I turned red instead of green, I had the overwhelming urge to throw furniture and generally...
Ever had the experience of finally “getting” a concept you thought you already understood? You may have understood it on the surface…but then one day you REALLY got it, down to almo...
When you call your bank, does a friendly, real person answer the phone? (Or are you stuck in automated-operator hell? Think about the last time you went through the checkout lane at your grocery stor...
If you’re a brick and mortar business, and have not yet jumped online, you could be missing the boat, TWICE. You might able to decrease costs and increase sales. It occurred to me last night a...
Ever had something in your life that you kept trying to fix? The process of fixing usually involves adding in time and resources. If you’re not careful, the problem just gets bigger. Trashing v...
Thanks so much for stopping by. Please excuse the mess. The dust will settle, and everything will start working properly in just a few days. Check back January 2011, for the big launch! In the me...
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