Work on Shine

5 Reasons to set a goal today

nospam@example.com ()

Over the last month or so, I've been in a funk. I hadn't an idea as to why, however, until this past weekend. On a long and beautiful walk, it hit me: Having just released my…

4 reasons to share your ideas

nospam@example.com ()

We are living in an age where the power of crowds is accomplishing big things. Writers, who used to guard their ideas now hone their thinking through blogs, build and audience, and then publish their books for a group of expectant readers. Every day experts spend their free time contributing to Wikipedia. And lately I've noticed a lot of folks encouraging would-be entrepreneurs to share their ideas.

Of course, there are times to be guarded. If you've got a concept or invention which might be patentable, then the only person you probably want to talk to is a lawyer. There are also times you want to be first to market a product or service (you don't see Coke running to Pepsi about its latest product before it hits the shelves). But in many situations, sharing ideas with people you trust and respect is a good idea and here's why:

How the economy is affecting you

nospam@example.com ()

The fascinating – and sometimes surprising – results of our survey on women and the economy.

- The Betty Editors, BettyConfidential.com

How do women feel about the economy right now? That’s what we wanted to find out at BettyConfidential with our recent survey. And almost 1600 of you, from around the country, shared your feelings about “the great recession” we are all living through. You told us how today’s challenging economy has affected both your attitudes and your lifestyle in some expected – and some surprising – ways.