The Invisible Tax of Constant Self-Promotion – Why Your Pitches Are Making You Poorer Have you ever been in a conversation where someone seemed less interested in you and more interested in waiting for their turn to talk about themselves? You know the type. There is one in every crowd. A challenge gets mentioned, and somehow the conversation becomes a sales pitch. A recent accomplishment is shared, and within seconds the spotlight shifts to someone else’s latest offer. A simple question is...

Let’s tell the truth. I sure do like the truth:) It takes a bit of bravery to build a business. It takes even more bravery to walk through life. Bravery is not loud. It’s not reckless. It’s not winging it and hoping for the best. Bravery is disciplined. It’s the woman who shows up when she’s tired. It’s the entrepreneur who keeps building when the numbers dip. It’s the leader who chooses integrity over applause. And here’s what most people don’t tell you: Courage without structure burns out....

If you’re reading this while wondering whether it’s time to lay something down, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. History is filled with people who reached that moment, when continuing felt impossible and quitting felt merciful. By the age of 30, Ludwig van Beethoven was losing his hearing. Yes, you read that correctly. The man whose life revolved around sound felt silence close in on him. For a composer whose entire life revolved around sound, the silence must have felt like a verdict....