Hi, I'm Erica Douglass. I sold my business and "temporarily retired" at age 26. I write here about investing, setting goals, and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, I share lessons I have learned that can help you on your quest for financial freedom!
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Archive for April, 2008
How Can You Have That Perfect “Flow State” More Often?
I am sure you have had those perfect, amazing moments where everything just seems to work. Often called “flow states” or “peak experiences”, we produce some of our most amazing work during those times, and experience a breadth and depth of humanity that is not often seen. This is my journey from being burned out [...]
[Read More]Flashback November 2005: NAR States “Foreclosure Risk Minimal”
A rather unfortunate incident turned into a source of entertainment for me today…
The unfortunate incident was that my old desktop computer, which I set up in 2006 and used pretty much every day since, finally gave up the ghost. Therefore, I spent most of this weekend setting up a new desktop system (a Shuttle SX38P2 [...]
Three Business Ideas That Will Help You Thrive During A Recession
We’ve all heard it in the news. “RECESSION!” scream the headlines. These headlines and news articles about upcoming recessions are designed to induce fear. However, instead of worrying about getting laid off, losing your house, or any of the other scenarios that the media loves to portray, I’d like you to consider this: What if [...]
[Read More]Realization: “Temporarily Retired” Doesn’t Fit Me Any More
I think it started with my recent post about business cards, actually. But I really noticed it when I logged in to my LinkedIn account recently.
Encouraged by Seth, I am slowly getting into the habit of typing all the names and email addresses of people I meet at conferences into LinkedIn. After going to BarCampBank [...]
