Freelancer: The New New ‘F’ Word?
Recently, I was considering an offer I received to wade into the world of freelance writing. I can see the value in doing it. As a copy writer who is new to the scene, I am laser-focused on two…
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Who’s afraid of networking?
Not me. Not anymore.
We established last time that I’m an academic (semi-retired academic, if one can be semi-retired at my age.). So when I was thinking about starting The Pocket PhD, I did what comes most naturally to…
What being a philosophy professor taught me about starting a business
I’m about to break my own rule. Ready?
Since the dawn of time, human beings have debated whether technology is good for us…
This type of introductory statement is cringe-inducing to me and all of my professor (and former…
Bloom Where You Land
In Delton, MI, where I grew up, the dandelions are just going to seed. I know because I recently traveled back home to see my sister graduate from college, celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom, and visit the rest…
I'm scared
A dear friend once told me a story about when he was in a car accident. He was driving late one rainy night and fell asleep at the wheel just as he was heading through a tunnel on a…