Getting to the heart of the matter.
No matter how much circling around we do, when we finally hit spot on the bulls eye, a satisfying “a-ha!” is sure to follow. The other day at an initial client appointment, I heard plenty of circling. He was saying things like, “I’ve been working like this for […]

A lot of people I talk with lately feel that things are picking up. Not just faster—it’s as if a certain quality of intention is being demanded.
I talked with a friend today who is having extraordinarily “bad luck” these days. Is it luck? Or is the universe trying to whack some sense into his […]

Here’s some reader Q&A:
> Shawn,
>
> I’m feeling inspired to do another round of spring cleaning. And I
> find myself wondering if there is a way to mentally reframe ‘throwing
> things away’. Especially things that have meant something in the past,
> but things which I doubt anyone would enjoy if I tried to give it away
> […]

The sixty-second issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Simplifier is now archived on our newsletter archives page.
Here is a brief summary of the contents:
1. A Note From Shawn
A spunky time of year
2. Our Featured Quote
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
3. Article: Limp fishes, dog butts, and handshakes: Creating good client agreements
by PS Head Simplifier Shawn Tuttle
4. […]

After two and a half hours (and a previous meeting postponement) at the Nevada City City Council meeting, we got a unanimous “Aye” vote for a Resolution to close Union Street in downtown Nevada City for the 18 Saturdays between June 28 and October 25! Yay!
The event will be under the umbrella of the Nevada […]

I spoke with Frances Fayden of Create Your Amazing Life, a woman whose business philosophy is very similar to mine. We talked about marketing philosophy and how the old school way of pushing and blindly canvassing every nook and cranny was out while putting out a heart based message to attract compatible clients is now […]

A potential client relies on your reputation, your professionalism, and your ability to articulate when deciding whether to hire you.