Problem-Solving Life One Step at a Time

Problem-Solving Life One Step at a Time

I listened to a talk by a respected man in the marketing industry who said at the turn of the 19th century, they structured schools to teach kids to follow directions because eventually, kids would be factory workers who need to follow directions. While thinking on...

What Are We Preparing For?

A few weeks ago, I was struggling with where I am as far as my career goes. I should have had two books out by now, but things have not gone as planned due to changes in one publishing house, and Covid delays in the other. My freelance writing also slowed down a bit....

The Letter I Wrote to Myself…

A few years ago, in Fall no less, I found myself just outside Los Angeles, California. The team I worked with had a conference there and I was the keeper of the schedule, merchandise table, and other things. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. We would be...

Time and Seasons

The past week has been full of ups and downs. I can’t seem to find a way to be even-keeled when opportunities present themselves. I get so excited, and then when things don’t pan out, I crash. I always tell myself, “Christi, don’t get too...

What’s Stopping You?

Today’s post is brought to you by my dear sister-friend, Kristi. When I first met Kristi, this is how the conversations went: “Hi, I’m Kristi. What’s your name?” “I’m Christi”. “No way! What do you do for...