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Why You Should Write Daily

By Leo Babauta One of the most instrumental changes in my life has been writing every single day. Fo… You can find further on this from the source… here

Elizabeth Tan, on Building a Shoe Empire in Asia & Beyond!

The NextWomen Fashion & Retail Theme. Elizabeth is currently the Managing Director of Heatwave S… You can find further on this from the source… here

Our Developers Have Run Off With the Circus!

Guest post by Elaine McGarry, Founder, BusyMoos.com, who is looking for people who are interest… You can find further on this from the source… here


Achieving Without Goals

By Leo Babauta Have you ever had a long amazing conversation with a friend, that took all kinds of t… You can find further on this from the source…

6 Ways to Speak Well to Your Loved Ones

Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. ―Plato At a time in histo… You can find further on this from the source… here

The Inside Scoop on STORY, the Revolutionary NYC Retail Concept

The NextWomen Fashion & Retail ThemeLocated on the corner of 10th Avenue and 19th Street, i… You can find further on this from the source… here



Startup Diaries: What I Learned at 500 Startups

Yesterday my friend and fellow first time entrepreneur told me “since returning from 500 Startups yo… You can find further on this from the source… here

Flowing with the Stresses of Kids (or anyone else)

By Leo Babauta Parenting can be stressful. That’s probably one of my bigger understatements, b… You can find further on this from the source… here

8 Effective Ways to Let Go and Move On

“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there a… You can find further on this from the source… here


10 Things Every Fashion Entrepreneur Should Know

Guest post by Julia Grinham, Co-Founder, Upper Street, for our Fashion & Retail Theme. Starting… You can find further on this from the source… here

Habit Mastery: Creating the New Normal

By Leo Babauta Changing habits, at its core, is simply a process of changing what’s normal for… You can find further on this from the source… here

50 Quotes That Will Free Your Mind

We are our thoughts. We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking. You have a train of… You can find further on this from the source… here


Startup Diaries: Adapt, Evolve & Never Stop Learning!

The NextWomen Fashion & Retail Theme.Looking back on how I started my online boutique www.heathe… You can find further on this from the source… here

How Do Boys and Girls Differ with Use of Cellphones

With the average teen using a cell phone for two solid hours per day, mobile usage has become an iss… You can find further on this from the source…

Introduction to SEO: The Online Marketing Strategy

SEO, or search engine optimization, is a form of marketing through which a company’s website, or p… You can find further on this from the source… here



Defeat Distraction: Refocusing with Purpose

By Leo Babauta Here’s a scenario: you jump into email or [insert preferred social network here… You can find further on this from the source… here

10 Signs Your Friend is Toxic

Toxic friends complicate your life.  These people are more than a nuisance, they’re parasitic. … You can find further on this from the source… here

Startup Diaries: From News to Branding: Why the "Dark Side" Isn't So Dark

Writing’s nothing new to me. Between two degrees in media studies and a series of roles in between… You can find further on this from the source… here


Sarah Curran, Founder, My-Wardrobe: My 5 Tips for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Sarah Curran, launched online retailer my-wardrobe.com in April 2006, which has become the UK’s pr… You can find further on this from the source… here

Expanding the Envelope: A Method for Beating Anger

By Leo Babauta Here’s what I’ve been learning about anger in the last few years: it&#821… You can find further on this from the source… here

9 Things Your Relationships Need From You

There is greatness and beauty in doing something inconvenient for the sake of someone you care about… You can find further on this from the source… here


Launch Collective: The Angels of the Fashion Industry

Guest post by Joanne Wilson, a.k.a. Gotham Gal. Part of The NextWomen Fashion & Retail Theme.&nb… You can find further on this from the source… here

8 Things You Can’t Learn in a Classroom

A few weeks ago I wrote about a school project entitled “Lessons Life Teaches” that I helped my… You can find further on this from the source… here

A Guide to Practical Contentment

By Leo Babauta A lot of people search for ways to find happiness, but I’ve found the idea of c… You can find further on this from the source…


Got Intellectual Property? Part V: Software Development

Check out the previous article in Mary’s series on IP here.Software development can be an Intel… You can find further on this from the source… here

Startup Diaries: Tales from SXSW

Tales from SXSW: An entrepreneur’s first time. Deciding to venture into the SXSW territory is cert… You can find further on this from the source… here

5 Ways to Step Forward When You’re Scared to Death

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ―Eleanor Roosevelt Fear is the most powerful single… You can find further on this from the source… here



The Practice of Work Mind & Vacation Mind, Simultaneously

By Leo Babauta Imagine being on vacation: you can laze around, sipping on magaritas, not worrying ab… You can find further on this from the source… here

Meryl Job, Co-Founder, Videdressing, on her $6m Funding Round

The NextWomen Fashion & Retail Theme Meryl Job is the Co-founder and CEO of Videdressing, a soc… You can find further on this from the source… here

Christine Chen, Co-Founder, Kilop, on the Power of Integrity & Instinct

Christine Chen founded Kilop with her husband Heinz in 1988 as an independent sales agent… You can find further on this from the source… here


6 Reasons You Aren’t Dead Yet

“Though the road’s been rocky, it sure feels good to me.” ―Bob Marley About a decade ago my… You can find further on this from the source… here

Startup Diaries: My Startup Journey: Come Along for the Ride!

Last week, I interviewed Zoë Peden, “chief juggler” of Insane Logic, for an article that was pu… You can find further on this from the source… here

30 Beautiful Things Happening Now

“Happiness, not in another place but this place… not for another hour, but this hour.” ―Walt… You can find further on this from the source… here


How to Eat Real Food Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Are you eating real, whole… You can find further on this from the source… here

Startup Diaries: It’s Sleepless, Exciting, & Overwhelming!

The NextWomen Fashion & Retail Theme When I graduated from FIDM with a degree in Merchandise Pr… You can find further on this from the source… here