Beyond the Rhetoric

I’ll admit it. I’ve used the word “workaholic” on more than one occasion, both spoken and written, but I also recognize that the term is technically incorrect and inaccurate to use. It’s one of those neologisms that was created at some point along the development of the English language, but its origin really doesn’t make [...]

A couple of years ago (has it really been that long?), I wrote a blog post about what freelancers can learn from the Dog Whisperer. It really is amazing how certain dog training mantras can apply to the life of the work-from-home professional. Well, inspired by yesterday’s Dog Whisperer marathon on the National Geographic Channel, [...]

“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.” You may or may not be all that familiar with Ken Venturi. He isn’t quite as household a name as Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods, but Venturi was a very [...]

After getting my ducks in a row a few days prior, I decided to take a day off earlier this week to take in the festivities at the PNE. The Pacific National Exhibition is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary here in Vancouver and, while I don’t think it’s quite as epic as it may have [...]

It’s a question that gets asked from time to time, usually from people who are looking to escape the usual nine-to-five grind at a more conventional office job. They see what they perceive to be the perks of working from home and the relative freedom that a freelance career can provide, but they want to [...]