Posts by Carol Ross
Gingerbread Houses: Moving Dreams Into Reality
Bill, from A Bigger Voice, recently sent photos of his annual gingerbread house that he creates with his kids. It’s been a tradition in his household for 14 years. This year’s “house” is a small town gas station, circa 1940, complete with a pickup truck, stacked tires, and vintage gas pumps. I was surprised to…
Read MoreCan You Build a Community Around Filling a Job?
If you received an email with the following opening, what would you do? Tourism Queensland is seeking an Island Caretaker for the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef – we like to think of it as "The Best Job in the World". Location: Islands of the Great Barrier reef, Queensland Salary: $150,000 (6 month contract)…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell Ourselves
Several years ago, I was telling a mentor about a conversation with a friend. In the conversation, my friend talked about how he was a sickly child. Only by the sheer grace of God did he become healthy enough to reach adulthood. I forget the details of the turning point in this friend's health situation,…
Read More11 Great Things to Do In a Down Economy
Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter. Strengthen old connections. Make a list of the people you enjoy. Send a note. Plan a date. Say a kind word. Improve yourself. Learn a new craft or language, using free resources…
Read MoreWisdom Entrepreneurs: Do You Have the 5 P’s?
This blog is about the "how-to" of transforming an idea into a sustainable movement, helping wisdom entrepreneurs achieve success more easily and intentionally. The how-to's don't say anything about personal traits that contribute to success. Enter a few thoughts on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, in general. My husband pointed me to the…
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