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The Audacity of Dreaming Small

January 25, 2017 by Penny 39 Comments

Do what sets your soul on fire. Set your sights higher. Today, everything is scaleable. And not just slightly; I’m talking seriously scalable. Why 10x something when you can 100x it? And in a world full of Mark Zuckerbergs and Tim Ferrisses, I get it. It’s true that you miss 100% of the shots you … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: 10x, accomplishments, dream, dreams, entrepreneur, failure, goals, startups, success, Tim Ferriss

One Year In: Blogging for Fun About Money

August 15, 2016 by Penny 77 Comments

She Picks Up Pennies turns one this week. While many bloggers are able to share impressive, jealousy-inducing numbers in terms of income and views, I cannot. Just like all those spam commenters aptly note, I did not monetize my blog. And I’m not entirely sure how to get back to the view in WordPress that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: change, failures, growth, lessons, monetize, money, social media, success, Twitter

Tip Yourself: Spark Joy on Your Phone

February 11, 2016 by Penny 2 Comments

This past week, I took a long, hard look at my iPhone. Dozens of apps slotted into folders on my home screen – some apps are overused, some never used, and an overwhelming amount of apps that fell somewhere in between. Midway through my quest to clean up my smartphone a la Marie Kondo and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: app, goals, microsavings, savings, success, technology, Tip Yourself

The Power of No

December 16, 2015 by Penny 14 Comments

No. Inherently, there is a lot of power in the word no. The power to bring an end to something already set in motion. The power to stop things before a drop of life is breathed into them. The power to snuff out possibility. Undoubtedly, the person who utters those two letters possesses a great … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: determination, goals, motivation, setback, struggle, success, tenacity, The Outsiders
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