I write this month’s letter to you, dear readers, from the balcony of the condo I rent during the winter in a little town on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Tough life, huh? The truth is, life can be tough. And we often make it tougher by not taking care of ourselves, either because we never learned […]
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Operation Nightwatch is a non-sectarian night ministry providing hospitality to promote dignity and community among the neediest populations in the greater Portland, OR area. One of the only service organizations open at night, Nightwatch provides shelter, food, and health care to the homeless and those who need extra support to survive. Called “the poor person’s Starbucks,” Nightwatch
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This is an excerpt from Game Plan: Achieve Your Goals in Life, Career, and Business. Subscribe to Pregame this month and get the digital version free! Once you begin to open your possibilities and expand your vision, you’ll quickly have an epiphany: other people know how to do stuff better than you do! When I finally started
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After a 25-year corporate career as a business strategist and executive for big brands Nike Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue, and May Company, Cindy Tortorici created The Link For Women in March 2004. Based in Portland, OR, “The Link” has become a valuable resource for local businesswomen. Through guest speaker events, networking luncheons, a book club, and more,
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Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. American folklore is thick with the lone hero motif; that misunderstood visionary who follows his heart and bootstraps his way to success. Even now, the mythology endures, as if Steve Jobs built the iPhone all by himself or Martha Stewart bakes all the cakes. As much as some would like you
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The be-your-best industry has exploded in recent years, and options abound for goal support. It’s helpful to understand the different types of support available. As in all things, do your research and comparison shop: what are the options, what do you get for the investment, and what are your advisor’s qualifications? No one will ever
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Alicia Rebensdorf put it all on the line to open TUFFET, a cheese/meat/bar in Brooklyn, NY. But she didn’t just dive in; she took strategic steps to ensure her success. Watch this interview to find out Alicia’s top factors to consider before opening your hospitality business.
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