Book Review: Mind Your Business

Dear Real Academics,

For those of you even remotely contemplating starting a business, consider a lovely book titled, "Mind Your Business: A Workbook to Grow you Creative Passion Into a Full-Time Gig" by Ilana Griffo. 

Written by a graphic designer who has started several of her own businesses, the book is both fun and interactive. Ilana's personality literally pops through the pages through her fun graphics and writing as she thoughtfully challenges and inspires her readers to work through phases of starting a business. The book is both practical and inspirational. Real and gritty. Fun and creative. And the graphics are...well...really cool! 

I highly recommend this book for any creatives out there thinking about monetizing (and, yes, this is not a BAD thing) the gifts they've been given to share with the world.


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I am still working through the book. I've read the whole thing, but I'm still thinking things through as I write in the workbook. Literally half-way into this book...my husband and I launched a business. 

Note: I'm not naturally a risk-taker, but Ilana has challenged me to do at least a couple of things that "scare me" each day. If she was able to do this to someone as cautious as me, then I can assure you she can inspire anyone with a dream to start their own business or to just do something a bit "different" with their gifts and talents.

So, give the book a try. Like anything in life, though, you have to put the work into it. And, that's not such a bad thing...after all, what is the alternative? A stagnant dream/life? A hidden gift that the world could have benefited from? 

Whether you start a business or not, I challenge you to get out there and share what you've got to make you corner of the world a better place! You'll be grateful you did.

Until next time,

Maggie 

www.therealacademics.com

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