Author: Brandi
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A Chance to Do it Right
Every day you sit through traffic. You race to a job you dislike. You wait to get home in hopes you’ll steal just a few minutes for yourself. Days turn into years. One day, you wonder where the time went and if you will ever live a meaningful life. Sure there are vacations, and other…
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Two Inspiring Purchases Under 5 Bucks That Will Make You Sublimely Happy
I want to save money as much as the next guy, but when lined up against happiness, it’s sometimes worth it to spend a few bucks. Especially if you’re getting BIG emotional peaks for a few dollars. Take this for example: I’m not talking the items in the magazine. I’m talking about the magazine itself….
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My Interview and Awkward Video
I got to be on the other side of the interview seat when I was asked to be a part of NativeAdVantage. And then I was pushed outside of my very introverted comfort zone to do a video trailer for it. You’ll see all my awkwardness and nervous blunders. I wish I could be one…
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Two Simple Ways to Boost Creativity
If you follow me on Instagram and Twitter, you know I’ve been reading and loving Jeff Goins’ new book Real Artists Don’t Starve. I’ve gleaned a ton of creative information from this post. It’s a must-read for creative folks looking to drum up more financial success in their life. Personally, I finally got why I could…
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Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
There are a lot of things you could do. Something tells me if you’re reading this, you’re probably more capable than the average Jo. Maybe you have a multitude of skills and talents, and even interests. But just because you can do anything you set your mind to, doesn’t mean you should. For years, I…
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Hawaii’s Missile Scare
I intended to write a completely different post today. But then I woke up to a terrifying text. “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. This is not a drill.” My husband and kids left for a haircut. I was about to go to yoga. Following it I had what I would describe as earthquake aftershocks…
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The Unspoken Rules That Keep You Living Small
There is a reason you haven’t done the thing you’ve always wanted to do yet. You were groomed to excel at certain things. While those behavioral traits made you easy to get along with, and won you friends and acceptance from your family, they’re not serving you now. While some of these may be cultural/societal…