The Danger of Letting Others Define Your Success

Hi, my name is Lisa Futscher, and I’m a 38 year old soon-to-be author.  I’ve always known that I wanted to write a book, but looking back, I see now that the main hindrance has been that I allowed others’ definition of success to prevent me from actualizing my own.  Don’t let others’ definition ofContinue reading “The Danger of Letting Others Define Your Success”

Why It’s Okay to Take a Step Back

After a two year hiatus from the blog, I am back!  I plan to post to this blog and my social media with regularity.  But I would like to address why I have been quiet on here and what I’ve learned. Before the pandemic, I was a direct sales consultant, hoping to become an author.Continue reading “Why It’s Okay to Take a Step Back”

Why do I procrastinate on things I want to do?

It’s been a while since I posted my last blog post. This is a fact that no one has probably noticed, except me. But I find it extremely frustrating because it is a constant battle between my desire to create and other tasks that feel more pressing or urgent. I know that I’m not aloneContinue reading “Why do I procrastinate on things I want to do?”

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Comparing yourself to others is self-destructive. It comes from fear of not being good enough. This post provides 10 steps to help you stop comparing yourself.