Want to write punchy, pithy, savvy sounding posts for your blog (or your client)? Don't have all the expertise in a certain area (who does?), but want to sling it right up there with the insiders? Want posts that people can read with the same psychological effect that rap songs have on fans? A good social media manager knows a few tricks, a few rules, and the rest is like … [Read more...]
People vs. Individuals
When I went to my first job interview to be a teaching intern, I was asked the standard question. "Do you love children". My response was this: Image by Getty Images via @daylife I know that's a standard question that the interviewee is supposed to gush over with not only yes, but yes, yes, yes, but I don't think it's possible to love people in general. I think one … [Read more...]
The Parental Voice and the Pursuit of Character
I think perhaps that deep inside of us, whether we have parents or not, whether our parents were helpful or not, each of us has a parental voice. If it weren't there, we'd create it. I think maybe that voice never leaves - it's the inner parent, in the same way there is an inner child. From the parental voice, depending on our character, we want one of two things. Either, on … [Read more...]
Spend it All – Spend it Now – Spend it Always
Here's a new rule of work: When it comes to ideas and creativity, spend what you have. Spend it all. This is one of the most valuable rules I learned from a friend (I can't claim originality on this one). I used to wonder whether I should hold back my best ideas, when it came to blogging, or when it came to whatever piece I'm writing, in case I'll need something to draw upon … [Read more...]
No Mortgage for Freelancers?
Your local NPR or public radio station "The Take Away" is running talk about how freelancers are treated unreasonably (I'd say prejudicially) for mortgage loan applications vs. job holders. Got an offer letter or a couple of pay stubs from a job? You're on the fast track for refinance or a new mortgage. Freelancer? They want two years of tax return documentation indicating a … [Read more...]
