Over 50 and Still Out of Work? Become an Entrepreneur! by guest blogger Laura Schlafly

This article originally appeared on the Mac’s List blog on May 1, 2013. Are you noticing more news articles about entrepreneurs who are starting up their businesses at ages 50+? It’s not your imagination! There is more press on this topic in the last six months than ever before. Why is that important to me Read More …

Make a Move by guest blogger David Gillaspie

THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Portland baby boomers have heard the news. The modern world needs clear thinking if you plan on keeping up. The days of dad putting in forty hours at the factory while mom raises the kids changed, but to what? Dad still works in a factory, but Read More …

What do you REALLY want to DO? by guest blogger Fay Putnam

Fay Putnam teaches her students how to communicate with authenticity, becoming more confident, inspired and inspiring. A video I saw online this morning gave me pause. The narrator was asking the question, “what would you really want to do, if $ were no object?” As this question comes up concerning our career choices, how many Read More …

Struggling with Change? Top 7 Secrets to Handling Transition

Guest Blogger Hillary Hutchinson is a change strategist.  She has helped many of her clients through some big transitions.  We asked her to share some of the best secrets she has learned over the years…….and here they are.  Thanks Hillary! Change happens.  This is one thing human beings can agree upon, no matter their age, stage, gender, culture, Read More …

Richard Pelletier of “Five Cool Things” writes for Better, Smarter, Richer

  Richard Pelletier, writer/photographer extraordinaire, contributes a moving guest blog.  (Warning…. you may need a tissue.)  Thank you Richard, what a beautiful tribute to CREATIVES!!…………. Some years ago, I had the very great honor to meet Kim Phuc, who is widely known as the “Girl in the Picture.” Kim is the little girl who was photographed Read More …

When Life Gives You Lemons, Why Make Lemonade? Guest post from Jake French

“Why make lemonade?” Anyone who knows me would laugh in your face if you told them a blasphemous statement such as that came from my mouth. To friends I’m “Mr. Can Do”, and my audiences know me by the mantra of “Life Happens – Live it!” So why not just put on the obligatory smile Read More …