Posts by Carol Ross
Mound Mix and Woodpeckers
As the old saying goes, “Spring is in the air.” In my case, spring is on the rooftops and on the baseball fields. As my kids were having their breakfast and my husband was grinding his coffee beans, we all heard a familiar sound that had been absent over the winter. It was the sound…
Read MoreWhat I Know Now About Being Self-Employed
About once a year, since I started my business, I’ve written an article about what I’m learning in this journey of being self-employed. I recently came across a wise saying from Dan Sullivan, aka The Strategic Coach : “Make your learning greater than your experience.” That’s exactly what this is about. So here goes. Work…
Read MoreMy Life in a Pack of Cards
I just had the hard drive on my laptop replaced. After the Geeks on Call guy was finished, he gave me the old hard drive. It’s no bigger than a thin pack of playing cards. When I saw how small it is, I pointed to it and said, "My whole life is right in there."…
Read MoreA Few Confessions
Okay, like the title says, I have a few confessions to make. I rarely read other blogs. When I was starting up my blog, I had gotten the clear message from different people that it was a good thing to read other blogs and comment. Not only did it help to create links to my…
Read MoreThe Smell of Fresh Bread
Last week, I was in a local bakery, a franchisee for Great Harvest Bakery Company. They are known for giving out fresh slices of warm bread and making available butter for slathering on. It’s a great way to make a sale. I go in there after I’ve gone to the ski rental place next door,…
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