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There’s a weird thing we do when we’re thinking about trying something new. We assume the person who’s already doing it must know something we don’t. She started the business because she knew how to run a business. She applied for the bigger job because she knew she could do it. She started freelancing because […]
You make a really good cake, and someone immediately tells you, “You should sell these!” You’re great at organizing, so naturally you should start a business. You take beautiful photos, and someone wonders why you aren’t charging for them. You’re doing well at work, so the obvious question becomes, “When are you going for the […]

There’s a funny thing that happens when you’re asked what you want to be when you grow up. Nobody expects a 10-year-old to say, “Ideally, I’d like meaningful work, a reasonable amount of autonomy, enough money to feel secure, people I enjoy working with, and the flexibility to go to a dentist appointment without submitting […]

Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away feeling a little more motivated than you did before? Maybe they told you about something they’re building. Maybe they finally applied for the job they’d been talking about. Maybe they casually mentioned raising their rates, going back to school, starting a business, or doing something […]

If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night thinking, I could totally turn this into a business, you’re in good company. Maybe it’s a hobby you’ve outgrown. Maybe it’s a skill people keep asking you to help with. Or maybe it’s just an idea that keeps popping back into your head no matter how […]

There was a time when being responsive felt like a competitive advantage. Reply to the email.Answer the text.Take the call.Jump into the last-minute meeting. Be available. And while being dependable is certainly a strength, there’s a point where constant availability starts working against us. The problem isn’t that we’re busy. It’s that we’re rarely uninterrupted. […]

June is an interesting time of year. The excitement of a fresh new year has faded. The goals you set six months ago may feel crystal clear, or you may have forgotten some of them entirely. Summer schedules are starting to take shape, vacations are popping up on the calendar, and many of us are […]

At Thrive, we’re fortunate to work alongside incredible local businesses that help make our community what it is. One of those businesses is The Cleaning Company AZ. While Jana and her team often work behind the scenes, they play an important role in helping keep Thrive welcoming, comfortable, and ready for our members each day. […]
