Enjoy the Journey
Thoughts from the AK Lean Team
2020 - A Year in Review
The AK Lean team has learned many lessons this year, but the resounding one is this: no matter the struggles, things will always be alright so long as our lives are grounded in music, words, friendship, the passion to succeed at that which we endeavor, and love. All else could go wrong, but we can carry on and smile because of these constants.
"Marie Kondo" Your House... and Business
Through organization, you can be ready for potential opportunities that you might have not seen before.
Smoke, Asthma, and Interesting Google Searches
The shaking and vomiting were signs that my body wasn’t getting enough oxygen. It was my body saying it needed my help. This sounds like a very familiar line.
What is a Virtual Assistant?
The virtual assistance industry is not new, but it has recently moved into the spotlight due to the efficiencies it can offer. However, it can be difficult to find someone to answer the basic questions about what a virtual assistant is, how to work with a virtual assistant, and is a virtual assistant right for my needs. This article will help walk you through some of these questions.
53 Ways to Use a Virtual Assistant
Trying to figure out what to delegate to a virtual assistant can be tricky. Let us help give you a start by providing 53 examples of how to use a virtual assistant.
Are You a Firefighter or a Master of Time?
I think there are a lot of reasons why people aren’t in control of what their time looks like. I think they want to be in control, but don’t know how. Maybe it’s a lack of confidence, maybe it’s an assumed expectation that someone’s pushed on them. Or maybe it’s the fear of being in control.
Where'd My Confidence Go?
It’s a weird feeling. You mentally know that you can complete the job, no problem. Your skill set is documented by your education and experience. You KNOW you’re deserving of this recognition, but you still feel like a fraud some days. Guess what, there’s a name for that.
Yes, There ARE Good People Still Out There
I look at my husband for a long minute before responding. (I watch WAY TOO MANY serial killer documentaries…) I turn to him and ask if he has room for all our luggage, and he says that he has a pick up truck with a topper on the back. Looking at my husband again, he gives me a “you decide look”. Taking a deep breathe, I agreed and thanked him. We followed this man through the hall and up the elevator to the fifth floor. The whole time I’m wondering if I just doomed myself and my family.
Motivation in the Form of a Distributed Workforce
I LOVE the idea of a distributed workforce, rather than using the term remote workforce. In his video, it even talks about how some of his employees are nomads, and work from a different location each day! They live in transit-homes (like RV’s, campers, vans, etc.) or explore the world through Air B&B’s. In Matt Mullenweg’s opinion, as long as they have a strong Wi-Fi connection, he doesn’t care where they work from!
A Lesson on Self-Care and Listening to Yourself
Yes, there is a saying that, as an entrepreneur, you should be working an insane amount of hours so you can hardly work in the future. However, what you may not be hearing is that many successful entrepreneurs value self care and build it into their busy days. It is non-negotiable for many of them, and is one of their highest priorities.