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“Greypreneurs” Or “Seniorpreneurs” Leading the Way
This is a wonderful article, and I am not surprised by what it reveals: “A recent Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation study found that over the past decade, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity took place among those aged 55 to 64, this USA Today story reported. “ Thanks to Terry Brodie of GlobeandMail.com CLICK... »
Embrace the Role of Mentor, Coach, Guide: Become an Expert by Teaching It
You may have heard if you want to become an expert in a particular subject or skill, then you should try teaching it. I can certainly attest to that, now that I am teaching at NYU. Maybe you feel that once you’re 40 or 50 or 60, you’ve become a “subject expert” in so... »
Seeds of Doubt Lead To Seeds of Promise
Seeds of Doubt Lead To Seeds of Promise: How Stress Leads to Success In this blog-post, we are focusing on why it’s good for you and never too late to: 1) take up new physical activities, 2) engage in new social activities and 3) pursue new intellectual challenges that can make a positive difference... »
DARE to Include Some PLAY in Your Life!
Do you PLAY enough? “PLAY,” as defined by J Huizinga in Homo Ludens; A Study of the Play-Element in Culture : “PLAY is often interpreted as frivolous; yet the player can be intently focused on his or her objective, particularly when play is structured and goal-oriented, as in a game. Accordingly, play can range... »
Start Something New with Expert Help!
Are you longing to Start something new, but feeling blocked, fearful, unsure? Starting something new is can be anxiety-inducing. Believe me, I know! Before I decided to spend more than the GNP of a third-world nation to pursue an MBA in my 50s (and suffer the terror of sitting in finance classes feeling as... »
The Oscars: “ATTENTION MUST BE PAID”– Give Us More Like Meryl!
I particularly enjoyed the reviews and critiques of the Academy Awards this week after Sunday’s 84th Oscars ceremony, especially since I, a practically rabid observer and fan of the adult movies this year was fighting sleep during the entire show. This despite my high energy levels and consuming more caffeine than any healthy human... »
2 Inspirational Over-40 Women! Barbara Corcoran and Sara Blakely
I so enjoy sharing terrific women with you here on the DARE Force Blog. My admiration and kudos go out to Barbara Corcoran and Sara Blakely. These are two DARE-ing, over-40 women, who rose from various challenges, and through grit and determination made great successes of their businesses and their lives. These are two... »
PART 2: Why on Earth Can’t I Lose Weight and Keep it Off?
Do you think about food all the time? That dieting is a full-time job? And yet you feel you can never relax, or if you do, you gave five pounds by just looking at food? Join the club. In Part One of this article, I made a start sharing with you a couple of... »
Why on Earth Can’t I Lose Weight and Keep it Off? 4 Factors You May Not Know
4 Factors That May Be Involved in Your Weight Loss Troubles I have my own story with regard to weight, and I hear daily from clients, friends, and colleagues – other over-50 women – about their trials and tribulations with slowed metabolism, weight gain, difficulty with weight loss, etc. So, after some research, and... »
How Do Women-Owned Businesses Differ From Companies Owned by Men?
Just read a terrific article from SmallBizTrends.com, discussing women-owned businesses, and how they differ from those owned by men. IT is full of excellent advice about the power of other people to provide support, advice, information and introductions! Research in entrepreneurial finance proves out that regardless of your business model, it’s key that you... »
For Your Own Good, Give Yourself An Embrace of Personal Space!
There’s no better time than a new year to establish new habits for your own well-being. If you’re like most women, you make time to take care of almost everyone but yourself. If you’re neglecting your physical, emotional, and intellectual health, you need to embrace some space – for yourself! Without taking care of... »
Over-50 Power Station: Dare to Rewire, Reboot and Resurge!
If that’s your urge, then take time, take stock and take care. Then, take action. Are you energized about learning and doing something new and exciting with every coming year since you’ve turned 50? Whether your response is a yelping “Yes!” a tentative “Well, maybe” or an anxious “Not really, but I know I... »
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Share Your DARES with us - and download a free chapter from my new book: Get DARE From Here – 12 Principles and Practices for Women Over 40 to Take Stock, Take Action and Take Charge of the Rest Of Their Lives! Fill in your email address in the box... »
Why Is It So Important For Women of All Ages to Be Daring/Fearless at Work?
+ Why is it so important for women of all ages to be daring/fearless at work? First, let’s define what “daring” and “fearless” mean when we’re talking about work. In today’s economy, being daring and fearless at work means knowing what your deal is, and how to deal. In my book and in my... »
8 Ways to Plan and Brand Your Small Business
In the current economic climate, thousands of people are starting their own businesses. Some stride confidently into setting up a business that they’ve been thinking about for a while. Others are taking on freelance assignments while they continue to network and interview for their next full-time position. For both of these paths, you need... »
DARE hope for the best, but plan for the worst
With another year coming to an end, and the New Year looming, hopes, dreams and resolutions start playing around in our mind, I invite you to start thinking now, a little ahead of the crazies of the holiday season, about what you want to achieve next year. You need a PLAN! In one of... »
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