The Arrival Fallacy: There Is No There
Chipping away at a goal or striving for mastery is very satisfying for humans. Breaking a long-term goal into bite-sized tasks and checking things off your to-do list feels really good. Our brains give us a chemical reward for doing the task, which motivates us to keep moving forward toward our goal. The problems come […]
2026 Summer Reading Guide for Business-related Books
As an annual tradition to commemorate the anniversary of Carol Roth’s instant New York Times bestselling book “You Will Own Nothing” (available for purchase here!), we have compiled the ultimate 2026 summer reading guide of business-related book recommendations from the incredible CarolRoth.com contributor network of business owners, advisors, experts and entrepreneurs. Their answers are presented […]
A Network Committed To Supporting Founder Well-Being
It’s hard to make an impact on a global issue alone. My strong commitment to “go there” and have difficult conversations about the emotional and physical challenges of entrepreneurship could not break through the noise. But what if I could be part of a group of professionals committed to having these important conversations and doing […]
Are You Good at Taking a Vacation? Probably Not.
Entrepreneurs are drivers and strivers. You have big dreams and you are willing to work hard to make things happen – but are you willing to work hard to have a good vacation? Probably not. In “9 Rules for a Happier Vacation,” New York Times bestselling author and Harvard University professor Arthur Brooks shares why […]
Gone Fishing – Happy Fourth of July 2026
Happy 250th birthday, America! In celebration of the Independence Day holiday here in the United States, we will be taking this week off. Please remember to unplug, connect with friends and family, and recharge your battery. This is incredibly important for small business owners. Have a wonderful holiday and be safe. We will be back […]
Stress Less: 7 Ways You May Be Self-Sabotaging
If you are feeling stressed about your business, the place to look might be in the mirror. Yes, running a business is hard, but sometimes we make our lives more difficult than they have to be. Below are seven ways you may be adding unnecessary stress to your business. Trying to make things perfect When […]
7 Simple Tips for Better Presentations
I am doing a webinar for the first time in a long while this week, which got me thinking about best practices for creating a better presentation. Generally, creating a deck is easy for me and I joke that I dream in PowerPoint. (This isn’t far from the truth, to be honest.) I am a […]
What If It’s Not Entitlement After All?
I know I will get pushback from some of you on this post. I hear professionals and the interwebs saying how entitled Gen Z, people born between 1997 and 2012, is and how hard it can be to manage them. But what if there is a different explanation and what if this insight gave you […]
The Reason You Procrastinate Isn’t What You Think
I’ll admit it: I was stumped on a topic for today. Generally, something sparks an idea for a blog post. I keep a list of videos I have watched on YouTube. I write myself a note if I hear a client or colleague mention something that interests me and would be valuable to you. Sometimes […]
How to Promote a Webinar as a Guest Presenter
When you get booked to speak for someone else’s organization, it is understood that you will help them promote your talk. This is true even if you are doing a free webinar. It’s a courtesy and it’s to your benefit because both you and the organizer want the event to be a success. After the […]
Instant New York Times Best Seller- You Will Own Nothing
The elite are jockeying to control and come out on top in the new global financial order. Learn what is happening and how to fight back. Instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller.
