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The Problem with Delayed Gratification

The Problem with Delayed Gratification

So, I’m sitting here in my living room staring at the cover of a coffee table book about Paris. This isn’t just any coffee table book – it’s Monumental Paris, a ginormous tome with 218 full-color illustrations, 6 fold-open spreads, and a signed...
Are You Self-Interested?

Are You Self-Interested?

One of the things I hear from a lot of the young women I coach is that if they put their own needs above someone else’s, they’re being selfish. And being selfish? That’s bad stuff, right? I mean, by its very definition, to be selfish means to focus...
10 Strategies for Checking Out (In a Good Way)

10 Strategies for Checking Out (In a Good Way)

This past weekend, I slipped out of town with seven girlfriends for a much-needed getaway on the north end of Whidbey Island, a beautiful, rugged spot about ninety minutes northwest of Seattle. Despite this being a particularly busy time in my world – coming off...
The Truth About Speaking Your Truth

The Truth About Speaking Your Truth

Ten years ago, I was in the wrong job. I thought I should be more satisfied—I worked for a great company, spent my time in a great environment, and had a lot of autonomy. But still, it just wasn’t working for me, on so many levels. I knew I needed to make a...