How to become a leader in a man’s world

How to become a leader in a man’s world

I’ve been a woman in the tech industry for decades, much of that time spent in Silicon Valley. I’ve worked with hundreds of tech entrepreneurs and CEOs, almost all males. Early on, based on those experiences, I came to the conclusion that the only glass ceilings that exist are the ones we create and place over our own heads. 

Let’s face the realities. Here is how a woman can become a leader in a man’s world.  Read more

The Power and Wonder of Living a Linear Life

The Power and Wonder of Living a Linear Life

We have become addicted to our screens at the expense of us doing what we were put on earth to do. And yes, of course, you can fulfill your purpose on a screen as well, but if you pay attention to how much time you spend on a screen not fulfilling your life’s purpose, you might be a little discouraged. It’s just so easy to be distracted and find yourself going down rabbit holes. 

I’m always looking for a different way of looking at a problem because perspective is the main tool we have to solve problems.

It always works best to replace a negative with a positive because, as Simon Sinek has pointed out, the mind doesn’t really understand negatives. Focusing on what you “don’t” want to do will fill your brain with what you don’t want to do. Instead of helping you achieve your goals, focusing on the negative is very discouraging; it is the opposite of what you want to accomplish.  Read more

Why are we here

Why are we here

Before I write a new article for Kristin’s Wisdom, I have an idea of what I’d like to write, based on interactions with people I help every day. I also check Google Trends and other SEO tools to make sure that there are enough people interested in the subject, who could be helped by the article. When I typed “why are we here” into Google Trends, this is what I saw: Read more

How to be happy with yourself

How to be happy with yourself

I have a friend who can’t keep a job. Ironically, he is also incredibly hard-working, conscientious, and pleasant. The problem is this: he is subconsciously rebelling against authority, and sometimes he is the authority in his life, so he is literally rebelling against himself. This causes severe problems for him, to the point where he won’t show up for work for weeks, and he becomes extremely depressed. He does not know how to be happy with himself. 

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