“Entrepreneur” is a French word meaning “one who undertakes.” In other words, a person who obligates oneself to a certain task. An entrepreneur is a leader, not a follower, one who initiates, directs and motivates. She takes personal control and responsibility for actions and outcomes, both good and bad. An…
Hey, Who’s In Charge Here?
It seems like many, if not most of us, have a skewed, if not extreme, view of who or what is in control in this world. It’s either this deity, that deity, those deities, the upper echelons of humanity, all of humanity or nobody. Is there no balance? No allotment…
Save Money on Energy Bills Easily & Inexpensively
With many people either renting homes, flipping homes or purchasing homes for short stays- there is often very little, if any, incentive for designing energy efficient homes for the long haul. Green designs and energy efficiency retrofits are often very expensive so it can take years for the energy savings…
Creative Spaces
A creative space is organized and functional. Stress is not conducive to creativity. A room that is well-organized, clean and functional allows its inhabitants to focus. You can concentrate less on problems and more upon possibilities. A creative space is integrated. A unified space, one combining different elements of your…
A Steady Kaleidoscope of Change: Knowing When to Act
Western society values action-getting things done with the early bird getting the worm. After all, creativity and innovation are what drive the American lifestyle. However, impulsive actions can lead to poor decision-making and can be as bad as, if not worse than, inaction. When you think of a kaleidoscope, you…