In this episode, I'll cover Ken Atchity's book, How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams: A Guide to Transforming Your Career. Sounds great. But... some of his advice seems a little risky to me. Let's explore the good, the hmm, and the uh-oh. Links: https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Your-Live-Dreams/dp/1616086866 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7yr-za_Meo Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, The Unicorn Dispatch, here: https://sara-causey.kit.com/2d8b7742dd Sara's award-...

In this conclusion of my mini-series, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 11 and 12 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Recovering your autonomy. This is HUGE. Especially in today's job market and economy. ✔️ Recovering your faith. Faith can feel like the ultimate f word sometimes, can't it? ✔️ Can you live off your wits? Can you really depend on a j-o-b or even a business right now? Links: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252&nb...

In this episode, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 8, 9, and 10 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Recovering your senses of strength, compassion, and self-protection. ✔️ A blockage doesn't automatically mean lazy. It often indicates a sense of fear. ✔️ In any business, how can you turn loss into gain? What can you learn from it? ✔️ What happens if you pour your heart into a project and it flounders? Links: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp...

In this episode, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 6 & 7 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Recovering a sense of abundance. This one is huge for a lot of us, especially in tough economic times. ✔️ Julia's assignments involve "archaeology." Where did your ideas about scarcity come from? I argue that, in many cases, they aren't even your own. ✔️ Criticism stings. A jerk who leaves a nasty comment hurts your feelings. You can't allow those things to derai...

In this episode, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 4 & 5 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Week 4 = reading deprivation, which was incredibly hard yet also highly rewarding for me. ✔️ Possibilities. You gotta believe in them, even if you are blazing your own trail without a firm role model. ✔️ When you journal, are you being honest with yourself? Don't tiptoe around your feelings. Drag it out onto the paper. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Artist...

In this episode, I'll cover what I learned from Weeks 2 & 3 of Julia Cameron's wonderful book, The Artist's Way. ✔️ Beware of the wounded birds and drama queens who wish to siphon your energy and attention. ✔️ Synchronicities happen for a reason. You don't have to play hard and be a cynic about everything. ✔️ Who are you spending time with? Is it enriching or draining? Links: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 **** Decoding the Uni...

Back in 2022, I warned you that influencers can leave you broke if you listen to random idiots. And here we are again. I'm taking a short interlude from my experiences in The Artist's Way to repeat myself: listen to goofballs with bad advice at your own risk! The career you obliterate may be your own. 💥 Links: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1125110/episodes/10689626 **** Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Week 1, which focuses on recovering your sense of safety. ✔️ Many parents don't say, "Experiment. Try it out. See what happens." A toddler making a finger painting? Sure. But teens ready to decide what to do in life? Nope. It's all about money and the ability to find a job. ✔️ Early criticism can stay with us if not properly exorcised. ✔️ Shadow artists are frequently fou...

In this continuation of my journey through Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way, I'll cover my own experiences with Morning Pages and Artist Dates. ✔️ Sometimes art can be highbrow and cerebral. Other times we just wanna cheer the protagonist and boo the baddie. ✔️ We're skeletons in flesh suits on a rock in space. You can afford one night a week to do what YOU want to do. ✔️ Taking the time in the morning to sort out your own thoughts is more important than we give it credit for. ...

How does someone go from the corporate world to fully embracing life as an artist? I can only speak for myself and this is my backstory. In this initial kick-off to my miniseries "From Hustle to Flow: My Artist’s Way Experiment," I peel back the curtain on how I got into staffing & HR work in the first place, what made me good at it, and why I ultimately walked away from the corporate burnout. But this isn’t just about me. This is also about you. Because here’s the deal: if you’re still c...

Do artists have to starve before they "make it?" Are all creative jobs drying up? Is Gen X having a "career meltdown?" Or is everyone having a career meltdown? Key topics: ✅ The world itself has changed so much since the 90s. How could the job market NOT change in that same span of time? ✅ Are you doing the same thing because you're stuck in a rut? Do you even enjoy what you're doing? Or is it like a familiar safety blanket? ✅ Are you living a cliche because you have bought into the stereotyp...

When you're standing at the edge of a big life change—finding a new career, launching a creative dream, starting over—do you go all in and burn the ships, or do you build a long, sturdy bridge to ease the transition? In this episode, I'll explore both approaches to change: the bold, no-turning-back leap and the thoughtful, strategic phase-out. Which one is braver? Which one is wiser? And is it ever really that black and white? Links: https://www.amazon.com/Meant-This-Mindset-Strategy-Impossib...

🔴 Is the dream of a stable, high-paying job with benefits really over? Entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec recently posted that the traditional $100K career path is “dead and gone.” In this episode, I break down his claim, what it means for the future of work, and how you darn well better adapt in this shifting economy. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robertherjavec_the-days-of-a-secure-lifelong-job-with-steady-activity-7300693366332133377-Vn0H/?utm_source=share&u...

Are you playing too small without realizing it? In this episode, I'll dive into the dangers of aiming too low—how it limits your growth, keeps you stuck, and leads to hidden opportunity costs. Whether it’s fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or just playing it "safe," setting the bar too low is one of the biggest threats to success. **** Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazon! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Have you ever wished you could go back and change a past business failure, a bad deal, or a financial mistake? What if I told you that you can—at least in your consciousness? In this episode, we’re diving into Neville Goddard’s powerful concept of revision and how it can reshape your business mindset, boost your confidence, and help you rewrite your story. Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/ **** Decoding the Unicorn is live on Amazo...

Have you ever been tempted by an offer that seemed too good to be true? Maybe it was a promise to fast-track your success, help you find love, build your dream career, or solve your problems overnight . . . for a price. In this episode, I'm diving into the murky waters of cottage industries and exploring how predatory tactics are used to exploit vulnerable individuals, from indie authors and small business owners to creatives and entrepreneurs. We’ll uncover: Common Predatory Tactics: From hi...

Have you ever been let down by someone who promised big but failed to follow through? In this episode, we’re diving into the psychology of flakiness—why people overpromise and underdeliver, and how it affects relationships, trust, and your own energy. We’ll explore whether it’s insecurity, avoidance, or something deeper. Plus, I’ll share my personal experiences with overpromisers, how I’ve learned to let go of false promises, and why surrounding yourself with sincere, “yes” energy people is a...

2024 is gone. We're leaving that energy in the dust. It's time to level up, to be seen, to make a splash. Links: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2024/12/02/from-isolation-to-belonging-finding-your-tribe/ Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/ **** Decoding the Unicorn will go live on Amazon on January 7th! I am the author of the forthcoming book, Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld, where I explore Dag's leaders...

...it's just probably not gonna happen through the "new year, new me" stuff. Every late December / early January, millions of people set New Year's resolutions, only to watch them fizzle out by February. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode, I dive into why resolutions so often fail and how to create meaningful, lasting change instead. Let's examine: The common pitfalls that sabotage resolutions.Proven strategies for making change stick.Why focusing on who you want to become ma...

In this episode, I will explore the unexpected realities of freelancing. Many of us leave the 8-to-5 grind searching for freedom—our own schedules, creative control, and the dream of being our own boss. But what happens when freelancing turns into another exhausting hustle? In this episode, I share my journey of leaving corporate life only to find myself caught in a different kind of trap. We'll discuss how to break free from the relentless hustle and redefine what true freedom looks like—so ...