A Personal Operating System is the repeatable structure you use to run your work, projects, and creative output—without reinventing the wheel each time. I learned the hard way after letting a virtual assistant go how important an onboarding document was as part of my personal operating system. It felt like I was starting from scratch […]
When I say the phrase “Healthy Goals for the Non-Athlete,” I know it resonates with a lot of people—because even those who once were athletes don’t always feel like one anymore. When Greg and I were first married, I entered the world of professional sports through my husband. I was not an athlete, but now […]
Most of us don’t intentionally design our lifestyle—we just fall into patterns. Our calendars fill up, commitments stack up, and before long we’re busy but not always aligned with where we truly want to be. Goals end up being put off, sometimes for another year because of misalignment. Designing your lifestyle with intention requires a […]
Artificial intelligence is often framed as a disruptive force—something that threatens to replace expertise rather than enhance it. But in a recent conversation with Dr. Rob Salvati, a dentist with more than four decades of clinical experience, a very different picture emerged. What if AI isn’t the enemy of experience—but its amplifier? Dr. Salvati’s work […]
In a previous article, we talked about setting goals for the new year—getting clarity around your big picture, your values, and what really matters in this season of life. But today, I want to talk about the harder part. Have you ever started out so strong—so inspired—convinced that in just a couple of months you’d […]
Michael Hyatt is a well-known leadership expert, former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, and creator of the Full Focus Planner. He’s widely recognized for teaching high achievers how to set goals, avoid burnout, and manage their lives with clarity. His main premise is to design your year–or your year will design itself. At this point […]
We all tell stories. They play in the background of our minds like a private audiobook—shaping how we see ourselves, what we attempt, and what we avoid. These stories can be empowering, but they can also become the reason we stay stuck. Growing up I spent hours reading fairy tales. I loved checking out different […]
For many professionals at midlife or midcareer, consulting can sound like a mysterious or uncertain path—something “other people” do. Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach and long-time consultant in technology and medical devices, breaks through the mystery with one simple truth: “Consulting is just using your expertise to solve problems for others—and getting […]
You’ve had a hard day at work with a colleague who seems to be taking advantage of the company’s goodwill—and your time. More work with hard deadlines lands on your desk even as you’re trying to wrap up the tasks already waiting for you. Meanwhile, at home, a disagreement still lingers in the air, and […]
Growing up, our Christmases were steeped in tradition—family gatherings with parents and grandparents, Christmas Eve on one side, Christmas Day on the other. There was always food, music, laughter, and that wonderful feeling of belonging. Over the years, life has shifted—our kids are grown, families live farther apart, and even health and travel have changed […]
