Audio version intro: We’ve all heard the expression, “you have to take time to stop and smell the roses.” But how often do we actually DO it? And do we fully appreciate the benefits of noticing the good in life? Welcome to Episode 167 of The Introvert Entrepreneur Podcast. I’m Beth Buelow, and I’m pleased to be back with you after a break in the action. This episode is a blogcast, an audio … [Read more...]
Ep104: Micha Mikailian, founder of Intently, on the Power of Setting Intentions
Ep104 Podcast Show Notes: Micha Mikailian About Micha Micha Mikailian is a serial entrepreneur with 22 years of experience, and 8 startups to date. He loves creating game changing businesses that contribute to the evolution of humanity. His most recent company, Intently, is software platform that replaces online ads with inspirational images chosen by the user. With over 25% of internet users … [Read more...]
Ep96: Sherry Richert Belul on Celebrating the Small Stuff
Ep96 Podcast Show Notes: Celebrating the Small Stuff About Sherry Richert Belul Sherry Richert Belul has spent the last twenty years practicing finding the gifts in everyday life. Using disappointment, depression, and anxiety as her teachers, Sherry has developed products and practices for celebrating ourselves, the people we love, and the shape of our lives. Her company, Simply Celebrate … [Read more...]
If You’re Happy and You Know It…
Growing up, one of the first songs many of us learned was "If You're Happy and You Know It..." The verse takes us through three actions: clap your hands, stomp your feet, shout "hooray!" Each verse reminds us that if you're happy and you know it, "your face will surely show it." Most of us probably enjoyed the activity (even thinking about it now makes me smile), and it taught us a particular way … [Read more...]
7.5 Reasons I’m Grateful to be an Introvert
Since this is the time of year when we spend time in reflection on the things we're grateful for, I thought I'd turn that idea inward to my own personality. It may seem silly. After all, wouldn't I naturally be grateful for who I am, for what makes me, me? Not necessarily... since turning my focus to introverts, I've become aware that some people see introversion as something to be changed or … [Read more...]
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Nothing about this blog post is what it "should" be. It "should" have been posted on Thursday. It "should" have continued my thread of writing about how the principles of "Good to Great" related to entrepreneurship. It "should" have skipped a week on the "Good to Great" thread and focused on the ideas raised in the latest issue of Psychology Today, with a dream cover story titled "Revenge of … [Read more...]
Don’t Tell Me To Step Outside My Comfort Zone!
In the world of personal development, the phrase "step outside your comfort zone" (usually proceeded by the words "you have to") shows up so much, I've decided never to use that phrase again. After all, why would I want to step outside my comfort zone? My comfort zone is filled with dark chocolate, naps, kitty cats, my BFFs, spending a quiet evening at home and reading in my comfy chair. It's a … [Read more...]
Being a Tourist In My Own Backyard
If you work primarily from home, do you ever find you can go an entire day without once stepping outside? It happens to me, more often than I care to admit. I decided to get outside for some perspective today and share my walk with you in pictures! I hope these images add some peace and beauty to your day, as they did mine. Full screen/High Resolution Video: Being a Tourist In My Own Backyard Or … [Read more...]
Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It
How often do you find yourself not really seeing other people? In the marvelous book, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box (Arbinger Institute), the authors contrast leadership behaviors and attitudes that are "inside the box" or "outside the box." To view people or situations from “inside the box” means that I am choosing to see them apart from me as objects and almost … [Read more...]
I’m Pickin’ Up Good Vibrations
A few days ago, I received the following message through my Facebook account from Cari, a former colleague in Michigan: Dear Beth, I have started a project and you are a part of it. On March 1st, I began devoting a few minutes of my yoga practice and meditation to one of my Facebook friends and tomorrow is your day. My prayer for you tomorrow will be something along the lines of this...I wish … [Read more...]