Enjoy the Journey

Thoughts from the AK Lean Team

Goodbye 2018 - Hello Fabulous 2019!
Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle

Goodbye 2018 - Hello Fabulous 2019!

These seem like pretty vague goals, but I did that for a reason. I understand the principle behind S.M.A.R.T. goals, but I also recognize that I need a year of flexibility after working for structured jobs my entire adult life. I need this year to be whatever it’s going to be, and not try to control every aspect of it.

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Rebuilding Anchorage
Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle

Rebuilding Anchorage

For people who haven’t been through an earthquake, the physical damage in this picture is minimal. The emotional damage, however, is great. Even 48 hours after the earthquake hit, I couldn’t walk into my home office without feeling anxious, nauseous and terrified that the shaking would start again.

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Working Hard on the Right Things
Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle Motivational Monday Megan Sawtelle

Working Hard on the Right Things

As I hung my head in embarrassment, and he hung his head in shame, he gracefully thanked me for my time and paid me $20 for the effort (from his own pocket since the head editor refused all payment for my work). I was devastated, and it caused me to question how this contract went horribly wrong. How did both a competent middle man editor and an experienced content writer miss the mark so badly?

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