It didn’t quite happen last year, and the year before that didn’t work so well, but this year, it’s going to be different! This is the year that you are finally going to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. How, you ask? By following a few simple tips:
Don’t go overboard. One reason why so many people aren’t able to keep their resolutions is because they simply have too many of them. When you’ve got more than one or two, by the time the year gets into gear on January 2nd, it’s easy to lose track of what you were... Read more | 26 Dec 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  Besides cups of spiced eggnog, late-night office parties, and kisses under the mistletoe, for many of us, the holiday season also brings…guests. This is especially true if you live in a sought-after destination like our San Francisco. But whether the thought of friends and family camping out on your sofa bed triggers excitement or dread (or maybe a bit of both), I have three simple-to-follow suggestions guaranteed to make the whole experience an easy one for you, and a special one for them.
1. Prepare in advance. For many us, hosting guests can be stressful. But in part, that’s because we’re... Read more | 12 Dec 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel Where has the year gone? Believe it or not, the holidays will soon be with us. Along with the turkey and the trimmings, another holiday tradition – gift giving – is something most of us include in our annual to-do’s. Before things get crazy as they always seem to near the end of the year, now is a great time to plan ahead and get a jump on this year’s gift-a-palooza.
Determine your gift-giving budget. To prevent overspending, it’s always a good idea to know what your limit is. We are in a tough time economically, and splurges that you may... Read more | 28 Nov 2011 | CJ's Spotlight | Josh Zerkel  Remember your favorite health and fitness duo Laura Putnam and Patty Purper from WomenRock this year? Well you'll be thrilled to find out they sent in several articles and guides as follow-up resources for you all!
Be healthy, stay fit and be good to yourself! Enjoy!
Motion Infusion's Guide to Sweating the Small Stuff
TimeOut Services' Guide to Tackling Stress
Burn Calories Using NEAT - Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis Read more | 15 Nov 2011 | Fearless Blog | Kim Bielak  With the incredible explosion of organizing TV shows, books, and magazine articles, many people are taking active steps to combat clutter in their homes, offices, and lives. Often, the easiest and most efficient way to get organized is to work with a Professional Organizer – a professional who is dedicated to helping you meet your organizing goals. Choosing the right Professional Organizer is important – this professional will be working with you in your own home or office, and will see things that most other people may not see. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re... Read more | 14 Nov 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  I have tried to re-imagine many things: philanthropy, money, social movements, but never the word of business per se. Now’s as good a time as any but what is my inspiration for using the “h” word?
Riding San Francisco MUNI.
I grew up in a crazy city called New York City and so public transportation, particularly the subway, was the great equalizer where all people meet. I have the protocol down that seems to work: be polite, as if the other person was your beloved grandmother. But from riding MUNI for over two decades I have witnessed a disturbing lack of connection... Read more | 09 Nov 2011 | CJ's Spotlight | CJCallen  Between 2008 and 2011, global pop phenomenon Lady Gaga has created an impressive empire - three bestselling albums, nearly a dozen hit singles, and two of the highest-grossing tours of the past couple of years. On top of that, she's created a line of headphones for the popular Beats brand, is a creative director at Polaroid, a spokesperson for MAC's Viva Glam line, performs advocacy work, and more. And regardless of the length of her task list, she does it all while refusing to wear pants!
You don't have to be a fan be impressed by the sheer amount of output... Read more | 07 Nov 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel We all share the same finite resource – time. No matter what we do, we can’t magically add more time into our days, or extend our weeks. Therefore, how well we manage our time, and our tasks, is critical to our overall success. There are many time management books and systems out there, along with ones that you can create from whole cloth. For off-the-shelf systems, choosing one can be daunting – there are so many, and it’s hard to know what criteria to look at when you’re selecting one to try. Here are a few key things to keep... Read more | 07 Nov 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  As someone whose previous career was in the design industry, I know how much of a challenge it can be for busy, creative people to get and stay organized. When you’re faced with meeting client deadlines and marketing yourself to find your next gig, it can seem like getting organized is just “one more thing” on the ever-growing to-do list. But taking the time to get organized can help you – and your business – in a variety of ways:
Recognize the benefits of getting organized. When I work with creative professionals of any stripe, one of the concerns they raise... Read more | 31 Oct 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  On this entrepreneurial journey that really is a study in the cycle of change, I found myself in the “danger zone”: That place between discomfort and discovery. But how to move from one to the other? The anxiety, confusion and lack of productivity have taken on a life of their own. A wise woman gave me the warning and supported me in getting back to work.
Still, I wander, I waiver, I weep.
Right now I don’t need anyone to tear me down, I am pretty accomplished at it myself.
So advice for me and others seeking to find something inside that will... Read more | 26 Oct 2011 | CJ's Spotlight | CJCallen  Reach your organizing goals with these easy tips!
The prospect of getting organized at home or at work can seem pretty daunting. Working towards your organizing goals can be energized with anticipation and effort, or can be derailed by frustration and confusion. It’s critical to understand that getting organized is a process – and as such, it will have its highs and lows. Whether your goal is to clear that pile off of your desk, to organize your computer files, or to finally see the floor in your closet, here are some strategies to help you to hit your target:
Have a... Read more | 24 Oct 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  As promised, here are some more fantastic resources courtesy of our very lovely WomenRock speakers!
Sylvia Ventura (Hub Ventures) provided us with a her list of some of the best business accelerators in the Bay Area, including...
500StartUps (tech)
Founder Labs (mobile technology)
HubVentures (social)
WomenImpactProject.com (women+impact)
GreenStart (cleantech)
Y Combinator (tech)
Others worth considering:
MassChallenge (non profit)
Unreasonable Institute
TechStars
SeedCamp
Startup Weekend
Startup Garage
FounderLY
Founder Institute
Finally, she recommends the Business Model Generation by Osterwalder & Pigneur a great read for people considering launching a venture.
Sarah Brown (@guruofnew) is offering 30 minutes of Guru of New Trencasting for FREE with the purchase of her new mystery, DEAD.COM. After buying the book on Amazon, send... Read more | 18 Oct 2011 | Fearless Blog | Kim Bielak Improve comfort and increase productivity with a few simple tips!
Once an afterthought, people who spend time at a desk have come to recognize the benefits of creating an ergonomic, efficient workspace. Whether you’re spending time at a desk at home or at an office, a comfortable, well thought out space can go a long way towards making you feel more productive. Here’s a few tips to get the process started:
Choose the right workstation. Think about the functions that you’ll be doing at your desk. Analyze what you do in a day, and make sure that your desk or workstation... Read more | 17 Oct 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
– Steve Jobs
Apple founder Steve Jobs died last week. My mom did too. She was far from a modern titan of industry and icon of innovation. She was a simple woman from South Carolina who arrived in New York City at age 10 to start her life on her own. She got to work.
Decades later I am at the funeral for this simple... Read more | 12 Oct 2011 | CJ's Spotlight | CJCallen My friends get pretty jealous about me having an office in my home, saying it must be cool to be able to sit around in my sweats and do all sorts of errands during the day. Well, while there are definite perks to working from home - spending nothing on gas (a big benefit in $4/gallon San Francisco) and eating a healthy lunch that I prepare – it’s important to remember the work part in the work-from-home equation. For most of us with home offices, it’s key to our success to find ways to put the “office” back in “home... Read more | 10 Oct 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel  Our WomenRock speakers were fabulous enough to send along a TON of extra materials and resources for you ladies. Over the next couple weeks we'll be rolling them out on the blog, so be sure to keep checking back for more. And don't miss the great photos from the event below and on our Facebook Page!
From Alicia Morga (@AliciaMorga):
Stay self-aware. Be conscious of your feelings throughout the day with Alicia Morga's iphone app, gottaFeeling (link to app store). It’s free to download and available in English and Spanish. For more info, women can visit the website www.gottafeeling.com and users can keep in touch via... Read more | 30 Sep 2011 | Fearless Blog | TiffanyMoore  The book The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness and Ethics by Arthur W. Frank is about the deep relationship between bodies and narratives. It’s a book about healing on the surface but so much more upon closer inspection. After taking a peak, what did I find: a lesson in ethics that is pertinent to the way I pledge to do my business.
Frank talks about a service as a matter “not of being nice but of recognizing that one’s own lack can only be met by the others’ abundance of need.” He then goes on to describe empathy as something not that... Read more | 28 Sep 2011 | CJ's Spotlight | CJCallen Master your calendar with a few easy ideas!
Time flies when you’re having fun, but what if you’re not having fun and your time still seems to “fly away?” Do you ever feel like your schedule runs you, rather than the other way around? Maybe you’re feeling like you can’t get everything done, or that you don’t really know where your time goes. Sound familiar? If so, a “time makeover” might be just what you need! Here are some simple strategies to help get your calendar under control:
Take stock. To truly maximize your use of time, it’s helpful to... Read more | 26 Sep 2011 | Fearless Blog | Josh Zerkel
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