The Best Advice I’ve Heard All Year

The Best Advice I’ve Heard All Year

“Can I tell you something?”  I could tell by the way my new friend asked the question, she had a bit of feedback. Most likely something she thought I might not want to hear.  “Of course,” I said, feeling like I just got a “we need to talk” text from a high school...
Fake It Till You Make It (Barf)

Fake It Till You Make It (Barf)

When I was earlier in my career at a digital marketing agency, I heard my senior coworkers repeat one piece of advice almost daily.  I bet you’ve gotten this advice too. If I had a big cat for every time I’ve heard it, I’d be the Tiger Queen. “Fake it till you make...
What You Say After These Two Words Matters

What You Say After These Two Words Matters

I was lying. While I didn’t realize it then, I see it now. I was discussing an issue with a friend and said, “I’m not trying to be tit-for-tat, but…”  You can finish that sentence with something like “I drive every time” or “we always go to her place.”  I was...
What Shakespeare Got Wrong About You

What Shakespeare Got Wrong About You

Yesterday I shared what I like about the frequently quoted (and tatted) Shakespeare line, “This above all: to thine own self be true.” I interpret it as know who you are and be true to that.  I love the message of self-reflection and authenticity.  But there’s another...