Running translates well to running a business on several fronts. Runners can draw inspiration and insight from their hobby while they tackle the tough task of running a business.
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What inspires you?
Inspiration. It’s a beautiful thing but can be hard to come by sometimes. Where do you draw inspiration from? Typically, I hit the ground running. Physical activity, especially in serene natural settings, does wonders for my creativity and mind (not to mention my health). Today, it was a candle-lit bubble bath with a great book.Continue reading “What inspires you?”
A Picture’s Worth A Lifetime of Inspiration
This picture shows me crossing the finish line of my first half-marathon in 2011. It was so much more than just a race though. At this moment, exhausted and hurting, I realized that I could achieve so much more in life. No more just accepting the status quo. Since this picture was taken, I’ve completedContinue reading “A Picture’s Worth A Lifetime of Inspiration”
Embrace the Suck (Because What’s the Alternative?)
Life sucks. Not to be a pessimist, but sometimes it seems that everything goes wrong. Sure, there’s always that saying that someone has it worse than you somewhere, but quite frankly, that isn’t always the most comforting thought in the world when you have your own problems. Today, I decided to run some errands. IContinue reading “Embrace the Suck (Because What’s the Alternative?)”
50 (More) Things I’m Grateful For…
It’s been too long. I’ve had it in my mind to write this post since I published my first 50 Things I’m Grateful For… post last year. I kept finding cool things to blog about, and before I knew it, more than a year had passed. So here goes… I’m grateful for (take 2)… myContinue reading “50 (More) Things I’m Grateful For…”
My 2013 Bucket List: Six Months In
“Some people create a bucket list because they are dying; I created one because I want to live.” –Lesley Carter Earlier this year, I came across Lesley Carter’s 2013 bucket list and was inspired to create my own. (Ed. Note: If you haven’t checked out Lesley’s Bucket List Publications, please do so. WhatContinue reading “My 2013 Bucket List: Six Months In”
What makes you smile?
I’m sitting here polishing my toenails while making updates to my website and a squirrel just ran across my windowsill, stopping to peer in. (Don’t feed the humans!) I realized that I was smiling despite the damage that the little critters can cause. What makes you smile? Sometimes a midst the frustration and minor annoyances ofContinue reading “What makes you smile?”
Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping. This quote by Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood fame) has popped up across social media networks since the horrendous news broke ofContinue reading “Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron”
My 2013 Bucket List: What’s On Yours?
What’s on your bucket list? I was thinking about adding another (overdue) 50 Things I’m Grateful For.. post when I came across Lesley Carter’s entry about entering a contest to fulfill a bucket list trip. Lesley’s Bucket List Publications is one of the blogs I follow, because her updates about checking items off her always evolvingContinue reading “My 2013 Bucket List: What’s On Yours?”
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