by Karen Thrall | Jun 15, 2021 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN ENGAGEMENT, HUMAN JOURNEYS
Years ago I had a dream. It is, by far, one of the most vivid dreams I have ever had. It was nightfall and I walked off a city bus into bustling activity. Running through the city was a river with a gentle current. A woman who stood beside me jumped into the water ...
by Karen Thrall | Sep 21, 2018 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN JOURNEYS
If you have an inkling of talent, a hidden talent, a secret talent, talent that was recognized when you were a child – whatever it may be – use it if you don’t want to lose it. My mom surprised me and sent this in the mail. (see photo). Flooded me...
by Karen Thrall | Jun 30, 2018 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN JOURNEYS
My friend told me a story of a baby shower where the host started the evening with an icebreaker game. She asked the group to cover the face of their watches and try to describe what it looked like. Everyone covered up their watches and a woman volunteered to...
by Karen Thrall | Oct 22, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS
Hey friend, So you’re starting a business, and you want to know my thoughts? [1] PERSISTENCE: First, you must believe that your efforts (your commitment to what you believe and desire, your tenacity, your patience, your confidence to keep going, your perseverance,...
by Karen Thrall | Sep 5, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN IDENTITY, HUMAN JOURNEYS
What are you willing to give up in order to pursue what you really want? What are you willing to let go of for the sake of your dream? What might you have to leave behind because it’s not helping you get where you want to go? A key ingredient to an entrepreneur’s...
by Karen Thrall | Aug 23, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN ENGAGEMENT, HUMAN IDENTITY
I came across a document I wrote on January 1, 2008, expounding on my three guiding values. I was immediately curious to read it – wondering if it still resonated within me. The answer?… YES!! Isn’t it incredible that guiding values live...
by Karen Thrall | Aug 15, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS
“I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter.” –Bob Seger Using the metaphor of ‘seasons’, every business, no matter what type, goes through a winter season. Spring is fresh and new. Summer is vibrant and steady. Fall is transition and...
by Karen Thrall | Apr 26, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS
So, you want to grow your business? Great! Then whatever you do, pay attention to the internal workings of your company! Overlooking your infrastructure is like biting into a rotten apple. Looks juicy and delicious on the outside, but on the...
by Karen Thrall | Apr 3, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS, HUMAN IDENTITY
I can see why people choose not to make high-risk decisions: it’s unpredictable with no guarantees. If I said to you (cyber invisible person), “Eat this roast beef dinner every day and you’ll lose 10 pounds.” You would say, “How do you know?” I would...
by Karen Thrall | Mar 28, 2016 | ARTICLES, HUMAN BUSINESS
If you’re going to start a business, here are four areas to keep track of and be diligent with: MONEY: Keep your personal living expenses at an all time low. You’re on a tight-string budget. Accept it. What you used to do, you can’t do – FOR NOW. It will...
