Who Am I?

I, like many people, was recently laid off from my job.  I worked for Washington State Parks for 13 years, first as a park ranger and later as an environmental educator.  The lay-off was no surprise, nor was it ill-received.  One of the things I learned about myself during my career with the state is that working for the government does not suit my personality.  My expectations are way too high. 

Although I have a diverse and marketable employment history, I’ve decided to walk the path of the entrepreneur for awhile.

Creating your own business is a lot of work.  I was going to utilize this site to give you hints and tips to make some of the foundational stuff go more smoothly, but then I realized that you can get that information from people much more suited to write about it than myself.  Besides, it’s not the nuts and bolts that make going into business for yourself so difficult, it is the mental game.  It is the insecurities you harbor, the false stories you tell yourself about your abilities, and the roadblocks that you throw up between you and your goal.

I’m not saying I’ve got these things figured out, not by a long shot.  But I have been working at them for awhile now and I’d like a place to keep track of what I learn.  That way both you and I will have someplace to go when we lose the path and need a little help navigating back on course!