There are times when we will attempt something new. Sometimes, we find we excel at this new thing naturally. Other times, we will have to work harder than we estimated we would need to reach the result that we expect of ourselves.

Your brain has its own agenda. And sometimes, the task you planned to work on isn’t the task that actually gets your brain’s attention.

We’re all guilty of saying “yes” too often. To projects. To deadlines. To ourselves, when we suddenly get a new idea and think it has to happen now.

We all love a complex recipe. A dish with 27 ingredients might sound impressive, but does it really taste better?

Often, fewer ingredients bring out the true flavor. Simplicity doesn’t mean lacking. It means focus.

Perfection is a moving target. Chase it, and you’ll never feel finished.

Instead, try setting three levels of “done”.

Everyone’s talking about social media. It’s the marketing goldmine. It’s where you have to be. The pressure is everywhere.

But here’s the truth: social media isn’t the only way to build a thriving business.