notes › Seth Godin

It has been on my mind lately that what I’m building here at Dot & Lil can be thought of in many ways. Back when I was reading E-Myth, I thought and wrote a lot about building a business as a system. I still consider that a lot, as I go about the work of building Dot & Lil. Lately though, I find myself thinking about businesses versus jobs. After Seth Godin posted about ita few weeks ago, I gave...

Seth Godin's blog post today starts with a question from someone he refers to as JK, who asks: "It's like, how does anyone start their own business? How is it even possible? How do they deal with the crippling fear and harsh economic realities?"

JK is right: it seems impossible. Like a mountain the top of which cannot even be seen. I struggle every day to keep myself motivated, to stop myself...

I know I've talked about Seth Godin before, but...wow. Did this post ever just speak directly to me, in terms of what I'm feeling with my business these days.

"If your business or your music or your art or your project is truly worth your energy and your passion, then don't sell it short by putting its future into a lottery ticket.", he says. And I see what he means. It's easy, sometimes, to get a...

Today...

it is a beautiful Montreal day.
my business is growing.
lilacs are blooming on my back porch.
I am healthy.
I'm in love.
I love my friends and they are remarkable people.
It's my birthday tomorrow and this past year has been the best of my life.
I had Tiramisu, crumpets and strawberries for breakfast.
I've committed to my first half-marathon, and knowing I'll finish it is empowering.
my family is...