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What is NaNoWriMo, you ask? It stands for National Novel Writing Month, which occurs in November when millions of people take on the ridiculous task of writing 50,000 words in 30 days. Never mind that second only to December, November is…

You're busy. You don't have a lot of time. I know what that feels like. I too feel like I can't add one more thing to my schedule, and yet this month, while committing to finishing two books that should have been done months ago, I've…

At the Beachpreneur's Lifestyle Conference, Rachel Martin of FindingJoy.net discussed how we use excuses to keep us from our goals. I agree with her in that excuses are one of the biggest obstacles to achieving success. In my experience in…

You hear this analogy a lot for the lottery, but it’s true in working at home as well. This point was reiterated by a member of a panel I sat on at the Virginia Festival of the Book. Don Fry, author of Writing Your Way: Creating a Writing…

Thoreau said, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation." I get depressed just reading that. Worse still is that it's true. So many people trudge through life doing a job they…

When I first wanted to work at home, I was willing to do anything that would get me home fast. And I succeeded. I found jobs that had me home almost right away. The problem was, I didn't like the jobs. Most were in sales, and while I do…

If you're visiting Work-At-Home Success, you probably don't need an article on why working at home is great. Odds are you have an idea of the types of perks work from home can offer. Still, there may be some benefits you haven't considered.…

Sometimes it's all I can do to get myself to my desk. I just don't have the energy or motivation to work. Unfortunately, if I don't work, I risk losing income. Motivation is crucial to work-at-home success. As as hard as it is for me to…

Of all the obstacles and challenges that stand in your way of working at home, the biggest one is you. Sure a lack of time, money or knowledge can slow you down, but ultimately your success will depend on whether or not you can get out of…

No, I'm not talking about your behind. I'm talking about all those "reasons" your not working at home. I was talking with a woman the other day who said, "I wish I could work at home." When I explained that it was easier than ever, she…