Sometimes it's hard to come up with an idea because we've been working too hard -- we've drained the well and haven't refilled it. Sometimes it's hard because we haven't been working enough -- our creative brains have gotten out of the habit of sending us new ideas to play with. And sometimes it's hard because we lack the confidence. We … [Read more...]
How to troubleshoot a business idea that fails
On last week's post about why it's so hard to sell stuff right now, Linda left a terrific note in the comments: "I spent a lot of time figuring out reasonable prices for my services, and eventually offered my best skills for free, and there were no takers. I feel defeated, and this makes it hard to write any more. Perhaps you know others who … [Read more...]
Do You Have to be a Soulless Shitweasel to be a Good Salesperson?
OK, spoiler alert, No. :) But we do see it all around. High-pressure, creepy folks who insinuate their way into our attention, and then tell lies and half-truths to sell their stuff. It's particularly prevalent in what I do for a living, which is teaching people about marketing and business. But by no means is the creepiness confined to that … [Read more...]
Sanity Savers when the World is on Fire
I have friends in Northern California who have just been evacuated from their house for the second time this week. I have a friend in Puerto Rico who is hanging on, covering up his increasingly dire living situation with black humor and grim cheer. I have a friend who's a dreamer because her dad is a ridiculous flake. She's smart, educated, … [Read more...]
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