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Browse Jen McFarland’s blog, Facebook Live videos and Women Conquer Business podcast episodes about ideas for businesses and startups.

 

how to reframe thoughts when you feel out of control

How to Reframe Thoughts When You Feel Out of Control

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We talk about the government shutdown, and real-life examples of how it’s affecting people who work for the federal government – and people who don’t. We also talk about how not having control over a basic thing like when you’re going to get paid can cause catastrophizing and black and white thinking. Then we close out to talk about how we can get more compassionate politicians to help us avoid this mess in the first place.

This is How Successful Projects Get Done

This is How Successful Projects Get Done

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Have you ever gone full force into a new business plan or groundbreaking projects?

I don’t mean full force like you’re a little excited and work late a couple of nights.

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why your entrepreneurial spirit is important

Why Your Entrepreneurial Spirit is Important

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How do small business owners and entrepreneurs differ? The differences affect things like goal-setting and decision making. We also talk about why the entrepreneurial spirit is important and how to engage with others effectively when exercising your entrepreneurial muscles.

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Rock Solid Businesses Need Rock Solid Foundations

Rock Solid Businesses Need Rock Solid Foundations

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I’m sure you’ve heard the parable about the man who built his house on the sand vs. the man who built his house on the rocks.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the house built on the stones outlasted the house that was built on sand.

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How to Make Curiosity a Priority for Innovation

How to Make Curiosity a Priority for Innovation

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Curiosity killed the cat.

Did you know the full phrase is “curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back?” Changes things a little, doesn’t it?

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