by Marie Deveaux | Jun 12, 2017 | Earn, Legacy, Motivation and Mindset
Don’t Take Feedback Personally A common phrase bandied about regarding professionalism is “don’t take it personally”. There is a particular time and place to employ this mantra. Many an employee has received constructive feedback and then quickly dismissed...
by Marie Deveaux | Dec 15, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Motivation and Mindset, Productivity
If you set goals daily, write checklists and set a daily intention, you will be surprised with what you can accomplish. We all know that’s what we should do to be successful, but when does should become will? Hold Yourself Accountable I love the Best Self Co...
by Marie Deveaux | Nov 22, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Motivation and Mindset
Order of Operations for Work and Life Know what kind of life you want Know what kind of problems you are good at solving Find the sweet spot where your career plan gets along with your life plan You’ve heard of work life balance? Have you met my friend, work...
by Marie Deveaux | Nov 14, 2016 | Learn, Motivation and Mindset
This is not an article about the work place. But, think about the worst work environment you have experienced and what you learned from surviving it. That will be your point of reference for what follows. Workplace disagreements Most people in America (roughly half)...
by Marie Deveaux | Aug 22, 2016 | Motivation and Mindset
Thank God its Monday! disgruntled, underpaid, over worked, underappreciated, micromanaged and uber annoyed That’ how most people feel on a Monday morning. But lately, in the entrepreneur and freelancer community, I have noticed a trend towards TGIM (Thank God...
by Marie Deveaux | Jul 26, 2016 | Motivation and Mindset
Kick the Habit The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary – Nassim Nicholas Taleb Heroin isn’t good for you. No one would say it is. But people still do it because the short term benefits are just so appealing. . ....