Posts by Carol Ross
Twelve Dollars and Lots of Gratitude
Today is Thanksgiving, a holiday in the U.S. that brings to mind fussed over meals with too many side dishes that leave one feeling bloated and television commercials showing why it's good to make that trip to your local retailer at 4am the next morning. Today is also a day to pause and reflect–to give…
Read More"Full-time, home-based freelancers and independent contractors in the U.S. are expected to increase by 200K workers by end of 2009. " http://tiny.cc/56Rfj
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Read MoreWhy “The Dip” is an Enterpreneur’s Best Friend
While I've been absent from this blog over the last month, I've been very present to The Dip. What is The Dip? It's the name of a book by Seth Godin, with the subtitle, "A Little Book That Teaches You When To Quit (and When to Stick.)" I read it for the second time recently,…
Read MoreWisdom Entrepreneurs in the Field
"How do I get started?" Many people have told me how much they like the ideas presented with A Bigger Voice. My theory is that once individuals achieve a level of competence in their careers, gotten that promotion, created a reputation and earned a decent salary, they look for meaning. So it's no wonder that…
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